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Isabel Tsoumas Obituary

Tsoumas, Isabel R. "Liz" suddenly, beloved wife of Theodore "Ted" Tsoumas, loving mother of Deborah (Sonny) Dawson, Theodore. Jr. (Linda), Richard (Linda), Ronald (Beth), Lawrence (Sharon), and Gary (Ginny), cherished grandmother of eleven and great-grandmother of two, devoted daughter of Rose and the late Leo Abbinanti, dear sister of Marie Strecker, Donald Abbinanti, Carol Abbinanti and the late Leo Abbinanti. Liz and Ted are lifelong Chicagoans. Both attended St Vincent DePaul grammar school and DePaul University. Liz graduated from Immaculata Girls Academy and Ted from DePaul Academy. They were married at St. Vincent DePaul Church on April 11, 1953. They raised their children in they Edgebrook area. Liz was active at St. Mary of the Woods Church and School. After raising their children, she served as office manager for a large Chicago law firm for ten years until her retirement. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and at the family cottage. Funeral Friday, at 9:30 a.m. from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave. to St. Mary of the Woods Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Entombment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1100 Carmel Dr., Dubuque, IA 52003. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. www.smithcorcoran.com or 773-736-3833.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2009.

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Fred & Ann Asche

October 27, 2009

Dear Ted,

Ann and I wrer stunned to learn of Liz the other day when Ann received her Immaculata newsletter. You have our deepest sympathies, and prayers. We will always be grateful to both of you for being there for us on our wedding day and on our fiftieth anniversary. We will always remember her and miss her dearly. Hope you are doing well, and would like to hear from you.

All our love,
Fred and Ann

Lee Zielinski

January 23, 2009

Photo is exactly as I remember her.My thoughts are with your family and your loss.
Lee Zielinski(Kledzik)

Nataliy Spivak

January 23, 2009

Dear Larry,
I just found out what happened and I cannot express in words how sorry I am! I want to send my deepest sympathies and warmest wishes and prayers. I can only imagine what a difficult time this is for you but I hope that all of the special memories of your mom will give you comfort during this difficult time. Please let me know if you need anything at all and hope we can connect soon!

Guy DiCara

January 23, 2009

Dear Larry & Tsoumas Family,

I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you Larry and family during this difficult time. I can only hope the wonderful memories or your mother will sustain you through the sadness of her loss.

Please know that I am here for you and wish you comfort and peace.

Kim, Stu, Alea and Josh Marks

January 23, 2009

Dear Tsoumas Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love,

Schultz Family

January 22, 2009

Gary Tsoumas Family,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

R & K Prebish

January 22, 2009

Dear Rick, Linda, Michele, Amy and Tsoumas Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Your Battle Creek family is with you in spirit, through thoughts and prayer during this sorrowful time. Love, R & K Prebish

Ed, Kristin, Elizabeth & Keith McCarthy

January 22, 2009

Ron,

A mother's passing is an event, that until you experience it, a son can not imagine the void it creates. Two years ago I dealt with the heartache and constant question...."Why God, why my mom?" You were there for me Ron. I can not forget that and your kind and comforting words.

The tears and intense hurt will eventually yield to our strong Catholic belief that all moms and dads one day have their greatest rewards for raising a family by sitting at the right hand of God and watching, without worry, over their children and grandchildren. I take peace from that thought. You will too.

You and your family have our hearts and prayers behind you. A mass will be said for Liz at Mary Seat of Wisdom. May you never forget your mothers touch and embrace.

Joe & Molly Pritchard

January 22, 2009

To the Tsoumas Family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Joe and I have always enjoyed Liz's generous heart and spirit. God Bless her.

Mary Louise Cordle

January 22, 2009

Dear Uncle Ted, Debbie, Ted, Rick, Ron, Larry & Gary: I am so terribly saddened to hear about Aunt Liz. Aunt Liz was and always will be the best. I remember her the same way from the time we were all little until now. So long ago. I am so glad I came to Ted's wedding for the opportunity to spend time with all of you again. Wished it would have happened more often. I missed that. How I will miss her. I don't think I can make it to the funeral, but I will be thinking of all of you tomorrow and always. It's going to be hard on all of you but you kids take care of your Dad. I know from experience he is really going to need you all. Please keep in touch. E-mail me anytime. I love you all.

Ian Fukumori

January 22, 2009

To the Tsoumas Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sue Anichini/Smith

January 22, 2009

Uncle Ted and Family she was a special lady and we had some wonderful times together and some great memories that I will treasure. She will be missed but know you're all in our thoughts and prayers
Love Susie and Family

Mary & Tim Dolbee

January 22, 2009

Dear Tsoumas Family,
Thinking of you all during this difficult time, and hopefully knowing that friends are sharing your sorrow will bring you comfort.

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