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Josephine Cummings Obituary

Cummings, Josephine Dolores 85. Beloved wife of the late George Cummings. Loving mother of Millie, Ruth, Mike, and Patrick. Cherished grandmother of Jeremy, Mikey, Brian, Laura and Sean. Proud great-grandmother of Andrew, Jordan and Liam. Fond sister of Mary, Tony, Carmella and Joey. Devoted to her dear friend Patrick Tuttle. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday from 5 to 8pm at The Northlake Funeral Home, 140 E. North Ave., Northlake, IL. www.northlakefuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 27, 2013.

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Millie Cumminy

September 20, 2022

Millie Cumminy

September 20, 2022

Millie Cumminy

September 20, 2022

Millie Cumminy

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Millie Cumminy

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Millie Cumminy

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Millie Cumminy

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Millie Cumminy

September 20, 2022

Missing you Mama

Michael Cummings

September 29, 2013

Grandma,I might not of seen you every holiday or talked on the phone with you a lot but you will be so missed I love you.

Bob and Denise Damit

September 27, 2013

We were honored to know Grandma Jo and were so happy that our grandsons had 2 great grandmothers. She will be missed. Our sincere condolences to the whole family. Love, Bob and Denise

Mary Ann Cummings

September 27, 2013

The loss of Ma is beyond words. She was a loving, strong, and very special Mother. Death may have taken her, but the loving memories can not be taken from my heart. I often think of the special times we spent together and her amazing spaghetti meals she made Also, our special times making Christmas cookies. We now have an angel looking over us. All My Love until we meet again Mary Ann

Mary Ann CUMMINGS

September 27, 2013

The loss of Ma is beyond words. She was a loving,strong, and special Mother. We now have an angel looking over us. Death may have taken you,but love leaves a memory no one can take!I often think about all the times we spent together and all the amazing spaghetti dinners you cooked. Also, our special time spent making Christmas cookies . You made me feel so very special I love you with all my heart and will see you later All My Love, Mary Ann

Jaimie K.

September 27, 2013

Grandma Jo was always so excited to see her great grandchildren! We are thankful that Andrew and Jordan were able to meet their Great Grandmother! She will be missed!

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