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Iris Garfield Obituary

Garfield, Iris Lane (nee Tobin), of Buffolo Grove, beloved wife for 46 years of Edward, loving mother of Jayne (Iver Johnson) Bockman, Michael Garfield and Karyn Musick, adored Nana of Dan Bockman, Cassie (Ryan) Hart, Alex and Jaclyn Musick, cherished sister of Rolla Kohn. Service Monday, 3 p.m., at The Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove (1 blk. N. of Lake Cook Rd.). Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Lung Assn. of Lake County, 21 N. Skokie Hwy., Ste. G4, Lake Bluff, IL 60044. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, Irwin Goldman Funeral Director 847-478-1600.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 18, 2006.

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June 18, 2006

Karyn, Alex, Jaclyn and family,

We remember your mother and grandmother with fondness. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Fondly,

Craig, Debbie and Alan Marlowe

Iris Nason

June 18, 2006

Dear Eddie, Children and Grandchildren: I am deeply saddened by the news of Iris's death. She was a beautiful, warm, loving person with a fabulous personality. I know she will be missed.

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