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Marilyn Gresham Obituary

Gresham, Marilyn L. (née Miller) Age 88, passed away peacefully at home on November 5, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Elcosie Gresham; loving mother of daughters, Sandra Rawls (the late Rev. Julius), and Denise Gresham Knox; son-in-law, Dr. Allen Knox; grand-daughters, Angela Bronson (Daniel), Antoinette Henley (Jonathan, Sr.), Alleson Knox, and great-grandson, Jonathan Henley, Jr. Visitation Sunday, November 10th, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Cage Memorial Chapel, 7651 S. Jeffery. Funeral Monday, November 11th, Prepast 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Funeral 11:00 a.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ, 400 W. 95th Street. Interment Lincoln Cemetery.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 9, 2013.

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November 9, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Rudy Hickman and Family

November 9, 2013

Recalling some warm memories of you through the years, always with a smile and kind advice. You will always have a special place in my heart.
Harriet Neely

November 9, 2013

Sandy,

So sorry to hear about your mom. My sister worked with her many years ago. Always a gracious lady.

Kathy (Joe Brennan's daughter)

Angela Bronson

November 9, 2013

Nana, glad you are no longer suffering. Thank you for being in my life for 46 blessed years. I also thank you for the person you made me to be today. Miss you dearly, until we see each other again.

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