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Marjorie Harrington Obituary

Harrington, Marjorie "Marge" J. (nee Whitting) Age 92, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert E.; loving mother of Robert (Patti), Daniel (Mary Lou), George (Mary), Karen, Joanne (Kieran) Madden, and Patrick (Marigayle); proud grandmother of Robert (Harmony), Maura (Jeff) Koppy, Emily, Dan, Megan (Brian) Holoubek, Colleen, Brian (Libby), Michael, Michael Madden (fiancée Angela Zhao), Erin Madden, Patrick, Kevin, Peggy, Kitty, and Jimmy; great-grandmother of eight; dear sister of the late George Whitting; and loving godmother of Neil Harrington and Nancy W. Faber; also survived by many nieces and nephews. VisitationFriday, February 15, 2019, at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 S. Wolf Rd., Western Springs, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of the Resurrection at 11:15 a.m. Interment, Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations on behalf of Colleen Harrington to Bethshan Association, 12927 Monitor Ave., Palos Heights, IL.Bethshan.org. Arrangements entrusted to Peterson-Bassi Chapels. Information773.637.4441.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 14, 2019.

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Ken Kufner

February 8, 2021

May she be resting in peace, amen. Respectfully, Ken Kufner EVCC

February 17, 2019

Dear Joanne, Karen & all the family,
Marge and I first met when we all lived in Navajo. We had lots of fun when we came together, playing bridge and lunching. Marge had a great sense of humor, always smiling and... the best dressed of all the ladies.
With my deepest sympathy, Joyce Penney

Z L

February 16, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

Aretha Ward

February 15, 2019

To the Harrington Family Marge was such a joy to take care of . She had a sense of humor and very sweet. May she rest in eternal peace.
Aretha Ward

Ken Kufner

February 15, 2019

To Robert Jr., Patti, and family,

My sincerest condolences on your loss. Sending many prayers to all in your family, and may she rest in peace, Amen.

Respectfully yours,


Ken Kufner, Evans Scholars program

EVCC, retired in 2006

GLORIA CAMPIONE

February 15, 2019

Dear JoAnne,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Marge was a delightful person with a great sense of humor. I enjoyed all our years together golfing and playing bridge.

My prayers are with you and your family.

Gloria

Debbie Leach

February 14, 2019

Dear Joanne and family,
I am sorry for your loss. I remember how excited your parents were when you brought all us St. Mary's girls home. We had so much fun, your mother was darling and generous. And the hamburgers were the best I've ever had (as promised.) Love and prayers to your family.
Most Sincerely,
Debbie

February 14, 2019

Joanne and the entire Harrington Famiy our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Dennis and Charlotte Madden.

February 14, 2019

My heart goes out to you during this difficult time.

Sean Madden

February 13, 2019

Dear Joanne, Karen and all the members of the Harrington family,
I sincere and deepest heartfelt condolences to each of you on the passing of Marge.
We know not the hour, nor the day when Christ the Lord will call us home to His Kingdom in Heaven.
Take time to let your hearts grieve the loss of her physical presence here on earth.
May you find comfort in the fact that she is now in her eternal home with her husband and all of her family who have departed this world.
Jesus himself wept with Mary and Elizabeth at the passing of their brother Lazarus. However Christ is the divine healer and comforter in our times of sorrow... take time to pray, give thanks and acknowledge His presence in your mothers life.
I am currently reading a book on the Beatitudes... in the Gospel of Matthew, Matthew recounts the teachings of Christ to the crowd on the hillside that we know as Sermon on The Mount...
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Know that we have a loving God and he is with us at all times.
Rejoice and cherish the memories that Marge gave to each one of you and your offspring.
And may the peace and strength, of our Lord Jesus Christ, which surpasses all understanding, be with each of you and your loved ones during your time of grieving and sorrow.
God Bless, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Sean Madden
Sarasota, FL

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5005 S. Wolf Rd, Western Springs, IL

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