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Martha Fitzsimmons Obituary

Fitzsimmons, Martha Marie 58, died on February 19, 2010 after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family. Martha was the loving and devoted mother of Rafael, sister of Joseph (Katherine), Mary, Venessa, Catherine, Brendan (Selena), Nora Armstrong (Scott), Tom, and Regina Olson (Todd), proud aunt of Captain Nicholas Armstrong US Army (Allison), Elizabeth, Patrick and Daniel Armstrong, Brian and Danielle Fitzsimmons, Harry, Annie and Cassie Fitzsimmons, and Madeleine, John and William Olson, loving cousin of many and preceded in death her parents, Bill and Phyllis Fitzsimmons of Oak Park. Martha will be remembered for her work as a Cook County Assistant Public Defender and as past President of AFSCME Local 3315. Visitation will be held at St. Giles Parish McDonough Hall, 1025 Columbian Ave, Oak Park, IL, on Thursday, February 25, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Flower delivery accepted after 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. A Memorial Mass will follow on Saturday, February 27 at 11:00 a.m. at St Giles Church. Parish Center phone: 708-383-3430

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 24 to Feb. 25, 2010.

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March 3, 2010

Dear family of Martha,
It was so sad to hear of her passing away. I am a friend of her sister,kT. It is never easy to lose a family member. From knowing her sister and reading Martha's backround, I can only imagine how much she will be missed. You are a strong family and will be able to keep her alive in your memories.
Marcy Lyn-Waitsman

February 27, 2010

Dear Rafi and Martha's Family,
Martha will be missed by many people at 26th Street. I have known Martha for many years. It was always a treat to talk to Martha to get her unique perspective on different issues, She always kept a very good outlook on life. She was very hard working and dedicated. She was very proud of her son and her eyes would light up whenever she talked about him. She will be missed.
Pat Flannery

Sandy Bennewitz

February 25, 2010

I am a fellow PD and liked and admired Martha through her courageous battle. She was a fighter in every sense. I'm sorry I'll be out of state and unable to go to the Mass. My prayers for her family.

Yvonne Johnson

February 25, 2010

It was great sadness that I learned of the the death of Martha. I had worked with her at the Public Defender Office. I will feel the loss. She was an outsanding and personable young Public Defender. She was well liked and respected by many co-workers and clients. I extend my heartfelt sympathy to her family and many friends. She will be missed.

Mary FitzSimmons-Putney

February 25, 2010

My prayers and love to the entire Fitzsimmons family at this sorrowful time.

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