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Mary Blackman Obituary

Blackman, Mary A. (nee Adkins), age 81, loving mother of Carl Blake (Marcelline), David Blackman, Philip Blackman (Lisa) and Neata Jones, devoted sister of late siblings; Arthur, Burlington, Brady, Winston, Clifford, Nelson, Thyrza, William and Daisy Adkins, survived by many loving nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. Visitation Thursday, October 30, 2003, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at A.A. Rayner & Sons Funeral Home, 318 E. 71st St., Chicago, Ill. Wake and funeral Friday, October 31, 2003, 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Greater Institutional A.M.E. Church, 7800 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago, Ill. Interment at Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Il. Info. 773-846-6133

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2003.

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Roy Jean Tillman

October 29, 2003

Philip and Philip Jr. My condolences to you on the passing of your mother and grandmother. May God keep you and your family in his care.

Helen Leskie

October 29, 2003

Please accept my sincere sympathy at the passing of Mary. I have many fond memories of your family and sincerely appreciate the call from Carl.

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