Marianne Duignan Obituary

Duignan, Marianne Kathleen Loving sister of Jim Duignan of Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. Loving friend of many, including Mary Fran Riley, Rita Simo, Tomas Bissonnette, Karen Egerer, Richard Johnson and her caregivers, Zaida Corales and Mylene De Guzman-Bingayen. She is preceded in death by her parents, Kathleen nee Waddick and Hubert Duignan. Marianne was a graduate of St. Xavier University and received a master's degree from Roosevelt University. Throughout her teaching career and as a counselor at Chicago Vocational High School, Marianne was an inspirational motivator of youth, always encouraging them in whatever path they chose. Until recent years, Marianne was an active member of the Chicago Teachers Union and enjoyed her membership in the Friends of American Writers. A memorial celebration will be held at St. Pauls House, 3800 N. California Ave., Chicago, on Sunday, October 23 at 2:00 PM. Contributions in honor of Marianne can be made to St. Pauls House, 3800 N. California, Chicago, IL, 60618 or the National Parkinson Foundation, P.O. Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD, 21741-5018. For further information 877-631-1240 or www.suerth.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 18, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Marianne Duignan

5 Entries

Eileen Duignan-Woods

November 8, 2011

Dear Jim:

I'm so sorry you lost Marianne.your pretty "big sister" and lifelong friend.
She was a lovely , gentle lady. I have such fond memories of her, you and your mom and dad. Throughout my life, I've run into countless former students who thought the world of her.

Echoing someone else...please take care of yourself and hope you are enjoying your work in Mexico.
Fondly,
Your cousin, Eileen Duignan-Woods

October 21, 2011

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

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

Fr Gavin(Hugh) Quinn

October 18, 2011

Dear Jim - The Quinn family sends their love and prayers for Marianne and you. We are sorry for your loss. I buried a five day old baby several years ago. His five year old brother said, on finding out that some babies die in the womb on the day they are born, said to his mom: "weren't we lucky-we had Conner for five days. You were lucky to have had Marianne as your sister for your lifetime. 'Death makes life urgent for love.' Marianne's death reminds us all that everyday is gift, that is why we call today the 'present'. I remembered her, your parents and you at Mass this morning. May God hold her in the palm of His loving hand.

October 18, 2011

Miss Duignan was my English Teacher at CVS and one of the most dedicated Teachers I ever knew. God bless her.
Daniel A. Badon, Class of 1964

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Athena Roumeliotis

October 18, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathy. I taught Mathematics at CVS from 1961 through 1970 and have very fine memories of Marianne. May you be blessed with good health, peace, joy, love and happiness so you may remember the beautiful moments you shared with your sister/friend. May her memory be eternal & may God grant her peace in His Kingdom.

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