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Jean Hartigan Obituary

Hartigan, Jean L. (nee Graver), beloved wife of the late William E., loving mother of Nancy (Laurence) Acker, William J. (Susan), Thomas J. (Linda) and the late Joseph, dearest grandmother of Larry and Molly Acker, Billy, Brittney and Tommy Hartigan, dear sister of the late Marilyn Starr and Bud Graver, fond aunt of many. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Elliston Gibbons Funeral Home, First & Grant Sts. Hinsdale. Visitation Friday, 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Notre Dame Church, 64 Norfolk, Clarendon Hills. Interment Bronswood Cemetery. 630-323-0275.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 1 to Jan. 3, 2008.

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Tom Sedlacek

January 23, 2008

To The Hartigan Family, Many great and warm memories with Jean and Bill as your neighbor across the road in Baybrook Court.

F.J. Dolan

January 8, 2008

I'll miss you Aunt Jean, I always looked forward to seeing you, the Village Hall won't be the same without you. My condolences to the the family.

Marilyn Ryan

January 7, 2008

To the Hartigan Family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of an amazing woman, mother , wife and friend. I was unable to attend due to medical problems, but you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Will always remember the great summers up in Grand Beach.
Fondly, Marilyn Ryan

Jane Savastano

January 5, 2008

Nancy,Bill, Tom and Families
My heart goes out to all of you at this time. Your mother was always so good to me and I will treasure the memories we shared throughout the years.She will always hold a special place in my heart.
Love, Jane

Joanne Bayer Beck

January 5, 2008

Dear Hartigan Family, it has been many, many years since we met for Graver Picnics. But I can still remember your Mom (and your Aunt Marilyn) very well. She was a gracious, outgoing and beautiful lady, who was especially kind and fun to the very large "tribe" of us kids who were there. God bless her and may you all feel her warmth surround you throughout your lives as loving parents and grandparents.

Valerie Nowinski

January 4, 2008

Dear Nancy, Larry, and Family,
Our deepest sympathy. Our mothers went with angels at the same time. They will always be in our hearts. We can feel comfort in that they'll be enjoying the heavens together.
Love,
Val and Tom

The James E. Harrington Family/Beth Grayson

January 4, 2008

Dear Nancy, Larry and Hartigan Family,
Our condolences to your family. We share in your sorrow of the loss of your mother, as our wife and mother, Nancy Harrington passed away on December 22, 2007. We have so many wonderful memories of our beloved mother and we know that your memories of your mom will carry you through these sad days. You are remembered in our prayers.

JIM AND KRIS KEMP

January 4, 2008

DEAR HARTIGAN FAMILY, WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO LOOSE A MOTHER--BUT THE FOND MEMORIES LIVE ON FOR EVER! I ONLY MET YOUR MOM TWICE DURING ALL MY YEARS WITH CREST, BUT COULD FEEL THE STRONG DEVOTION TO FAMILY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

RALPH BRIATTA SR.

January 4, 2008

I'M SO...SO SORRY I COULD NOT BE THERE. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. She really never dies because we keep her alive with ALL the great memories she left us. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. MY CP#773-430-9900 IF YOU NEED TO TALK ABOUT ANYTHING.
LOVE YOU ALL!! RALPH B.

Paul and Jill Ready

January 3, 2008

Nancy, Bill, and Tom,
We are so sorry to hear about your mother. It was always a pleasure to see her smiling face at the gatherings in Grand Beach. We will miss seeing her there. Our prayers are with all of you and your families.

Karen Larkin-Johnson

January 3, 2008

Dear Hartigan family, I sit here on a cold Lake Mi Night in a home that yur Mom and Dad lived in. They were always so nice to me and my family. Still have my tap shoes. I think your Mom was the most beautiful woman inside and out but her best quality was her ability to have fun and make everyone around her have fun too. Jean you raised a beautiful family and you will live on not only in them but in your Grandchildren. I am a richer person for knowing you and I will miss you, Sincerely Karen

Jack and Marge Henry

January 3, 2008

Bill, Tom, Nancy: We are very sorry to hear about your mother. She was a fine, gracious lady who will be missed by many. You have our sympathy.

Jack McHugh

January 1, 2008

She's the last of our family's "greatest generation" members. She, and they, taught us so much about what it means to pursue The Good Life in every sense. Farewell, Aunt Jean.

I'll be there Friday, Nancy, Billie and Tommy.

Lee Nicosia

January 1, 2008

Nancy, We all send our deepest sympathy to you all. I have always admired your mother. She was a wonderful woman. Even in the most difficult of times she held up her head. She always made me happy when I spent time with her. Lovingly, Lee and Joe, Joey and Nori

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