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Joan Armstrong Obituary

Armstrong, Joan A. a much loved sister to Lydia A. Ellison, niece of Verinna R. Miller, a cherished aunt and dear friend to many and a retired social worker for Catholic Charities, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2005. On Saturday, April 16th, a 10 a.m. wake will be held in the chapel of Holy Name Cathedral, 732 N. State, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. and burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 6001 W. 111th St. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Joan Armstrong Memorial Fund -- St. Michael's School Southshore, 8231 Southshore Drive, Chicago, IL, 60617, Attn: Sister Judine Hilbing. The tax-deductible fund will help support the school's children and families in need.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 14 to Apr. 15, 2005.

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pamela jeffers

April 22, 2005

To the Family:

Joan will be forever in all of our hearts because she has impacted so many lives in a positive way. I thank God for the honor of knowing her; truly she saved my life. Well done thy good and faithful servant, see you in eternity!

Luz Perez

April 15, 2005

Dear Mrs. Ellison and Ms. Miller,

I had the privilage and honor of working at CFSC when Ms. Armstrong worked there. She was a beautiful person inside and out. I am very sorry for your loss. She was very special and helped so many.

Peggy Mulcahy

April 15, 2005

To the Relatives of Joan.



I am a retiree of the Catholic Charities, and enjoyed many good times with Joan. She was a dedicated lady and loyal employee.



Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and prayers.



May the Lord hold her in the palm of his hand, until we meet again.



It was my pleasure to have known her.

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