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Joan Tyrrell Obituary

Tyrrell, Joan (nee Leitzo), age 76, beloved wife for 52 years of the late Charles "Chick", loving mother of Judie (David) Savage, Carolyn (Bob) Manhatton, Timothy (Dora), Meribeth (Thomas) Lally, and Jorie (Dan) Pollard, proud grandmother of Lauren Savage, Meghan, Robert and Patrick Manhatton, Michael Finbar, Charles and Brendan Lally, Tim, Brian and Maggie Pollard, cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Joan was admired for her kindness to others and her generous nature. She will be greatly missed. Visitation Friday, 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday, 8:30 p.m. until time of funeral 9:30 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 S. York Rd., (1/2 mile north of St. Charles Rd.), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. for funeral information please call 630-832-0018. or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 18, 2005.

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The Donley Family

February 18, 2005

Our deepest sympathy, Jorie, to you and your family. You are in our prayers.

The Gibbons Family

February 18, 2005

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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