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James E. "Shorty" Sheehan

James Sheehan Obituary

Sheehan, James E. "Shorty" age 80, beloved husband of the late Ruth (nee Sieffert), loving father of Carol, Maureen, Christine, James (Deborah), Terrence (Dori), Daniel (Rose) and John (Terri) Sheehan, dearest grandfather of 21 and great-grandfather of seven, dear brother of Mary (the late Michael) Burdiak, Betty (Bill "Bib") Gay, and the late Sarah (the late Fred) Kappel, Timothy "Ted" (Patsy) and Jo (the late Robert) Wirz, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of Teamsters Union Local #710. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Funeral Saturday, 8:45 a.m. from Thomas McInerney's Sons Funeral Home, 4635 S. Wallace St. (46th Place at McInerney's Corners), to St. Gabriel Church, for Mass of the Resurrection at 9:30 a.m. Visitation Friday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. 773-268-0703.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2006.

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Terry Hogan

October 1, 2006

Until We Meet Again Dear Friend,
You were lovingly called “Shorty” by all of us who knew you were a “Giant” of a man who was LARGE on FAMILY, FAITH and FRIENDS.
What a shining example of a man you were. You didn’t TELL your kids and their friends how to live, you SHOWED us. You never met a stranger. How blessed I am to have been part of the extended Sheehan family. You were so good for our Souls. How do I know? Because as I sit here feeling so sad writing this and picture your face in my minds eye, my spirit is lifted. Words are so hard to come by at this time. Thanks for the memories you wonderful man. Watch over us all until we meet again on God’s Golden Shore. Love and Prayers, Terry Hogan

Christine Trzos

September 30, 2006

My deepest and profound sympathy to the entire Sheehan family. I have many fond memories of your family and your father on Bishop St. I remember your dad's breakfast making abilities, and Christine's dramatic "show and tell story" to the nun at St. Basil in her formative years. Thinking of your dad and all of you girls has brought back many memories for me. So, I pray that you all will laugh again in his and your mom's honor forever.
Again, my deepest symathy especially to you Carol and your entire family.
Fondly,
Tina

TONI MAERKER

September 29, 2006

James you will be missed. God Bless you and your family

Love Toni, Dan and Danny

Denise Seamon-Ozburn

September 29, 2006

To the Sheehan,Kappel,Wirz, and Gay Families,

Your family has gone though a lot this year.But Jim and Ruth can "REST IN PEACE" as they are together now . Please cherish the memories of all the great times you had.Remember them with a smile and laughter, for that's how they would want to be remembered.
They touched a lot of lives over the years and I am sure not one person they met ever forgot them.

Cherish all your memories and pass them down to the next generation.
Especially the times you all shared at the lake.

Take care of each other, and know others are praying for you and have you all in their thoughts.

Bill & Char Norton

September 28, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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