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Miriam Sullivan Obituary

Sullivan, Miriam (nee Huferd) 84, beloved wife of the late Edward T. Sullivan, devoted mother of Timothy (Susan) Sullivan, Mary Anne (Thomas) Blue, Joseph (Penelope) Sullivan, Philip (Nancy) Sullivan, and Ellen T. Sullivan, cherished grandmother of Daniel, Katie, Lindsay, Colleen, Shane, Anne (Jason) Siegler, Matthew (Katie) Blue, Julie (Adam) Dauksas, Ryan, Timothy, Terrance, Sarah, Meara, and Stuart, dear sister of the late Eleanor (Marcus) Crown, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Retired teacher at St. Bede the Venerable School. In lieu of flowers, donations to Catholic Charities, 721 North LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60654 in Miriam's name are appreciated. Family receiving guests Monday, February 7, 2011 from 3:00-8:00p.m. at Curley Funeral Home 6116 W. 111th Street Chicago Ridge, IL. Funeral prayers Tuesday 8:45a.m. to St. Linus Catholic Church for 9:30a.m. mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Alsip, IL. Curley Funeral Home (708)422-2700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 6, 2011.

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Matt and Eileen Crown

February 8, 2011

Tim, Mary Ann, Phil, Ellen and Joe,

Your Mom was a wonderful and loving aunt to us. She had a wonderful sense of humor just like her sister Ellie. We will always cherish those big family get togethers along with the small ones we had with all of you and your mother. Matt especially enjoyed catching up with your mom and Ellen downtown on occasion. We have fond memories of the get together at Ellen's Apt. in Chicago on Venetian Night, watching fireworks and eating sloppy joe's and just having great laughs with everybody. Our love and prayers go out to you and your beautiful families who were blessed with such loving mother. Love Always, Matt, Eileen, Rebecca and Natalie.

February 7, 2011

Tim, Mary Anne, Joe, Phil, and Ellen,

I am very saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. It has been many years since I lived on Komar Ave (across the alley) but I will remember all the good times I had at your house when I was a young child. I remember learning how to ice skate in your backyard. Your mom and my dad were cousins and your Mom always made me feel welcome whenever I came by to visit. I know this is a difficult time for all of you, but you are in my prayers.
Sue (Shaughnessy) Rohde and family

Nancy Balcer

February 7, 2011

Dear Sullivan family,
Your Mother was very special to me as was your Father. I am happy they are back together again! Please accept my sympathies at your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Brian Hampton

February 7, 2011

Tim, Mary Anne and Tom,

Sorry to hear about your loss. I didn't know your mother, but knowing you, I know she was a wonderful and proud person. My condolences.

bob chesney

February 7, 2011

Mary Anne and Tom,

Clarice and I are saddened by your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies. also express our sympathies to your brother Tim and the rest of your family. Your mother and your family will be in our prayers. Clarice and Chumley

Nicole Rajaniemi

February 7, 2011

Anne, I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother. I send my sympathies to you and your family.

Mary Beth Castaneda

February 7, 2011

Every time I spoke with your Mom,or read her many letters I was reminded of my childhood.It's hard to believe there were ten of us running around...often at get togethers eating around a tablecloth on the floor ,which was considered the "kids table".Your Mom had a great sense of humor and always had great stories.I'll always remember her-you're in my thoughts and prayers. love Mary Beth(Louis, Nick,Carolyn and Cecelia)

Kathleen Connolly

February 6, 2011

Tim, Joe, Mary, Phil and Ellen,

I will always remember your mom; to me she was a calm, educated women - who had the most marvelous speaking voice. I don't know that I can recall her ever raising her voice - even after the time Tim, Margaret and I ventured into the prarie to "Walk" on the ice only to discover that it couldn't hold our weight and the three of us barely made it out alive. The memories we have "growing" up next door to the Sullivans are more than precious to me. I loved both your mother and dad - what a team!

Kathleen Connolly

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