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Sharon Lenihan Obituary

Lenihan, Sharon L. 59, of Chicago, formerly Oak Forest, passed away May 7, 2009. Survived by her husband of 36 years, Dr. Patrick Lenihan, mother Patricia (Gerald) Dunn of Zellwood, FL, sisters Karen (Marvin) Vandervliet of Tinley Park, Tina (Bob) Oostema of Oak Forest, brother Bill (Cheri) Bonow of Tinley Park, brother-in-law Kevin (Jill) Lenihan of Waukegan, sister-in-law Sheila (Tom Miller) Lenihan of Chino Hills, CA, dear friends Barbara and Paul Miller, and many nieces and nephews, preceded in death by her sister, Colleen (Chuck) Sobiski and father, William D. Bonow. Sharon was a legal secretary and avid gardener. Visitation will be held Monday, May 11 from 3 to 8 p.m. with Funeral Service Tuesday, 10 a.m. at Heartland Memorial Center, 7151 183rd St. in Tinley Park, IL. Memorials may be directed to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For info 708-444-2266.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 10, 2009.

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Tom DeRouin

September 14, 2009

I found out about her passing in late June, Sharon was a very special person to me and all who new her. She was a very kind person. May God Bless you Sharon, You will be missed by All. And May God Bless her Family.

David Poynter

June 20, 2009

I have not seen her since high school but the thing that I remember most about her is how sweet she was. May God be with you.

Rick Matheny

May 22, 2009

I am very sorry for your loss, Patrick.

Roberta Nicksic

May 12, 2009

Please know that others care and prayers are said for your strength. I worked with Sharon at Hinshaw in Chicago. She was all smiles and great fun to be around. She will be missed.

Kristie

May 11, 2009

My Chicago Buddy...a truly special person. One I will hold dear to my heart always! Thank you Sharon for the true caring friendship. Peace my friend!

Jean Scott

May 11, 2009

What a lovely woman! I'll always remember Sharon's cheerful personality and great sense of humor! She befriended me at a CUBS meeting in the 80's and her kindness still means a lot to me. As fellow cancer survivors back then, we bonded. She also helped me with my resume and was an incredible inspiration.

My thoughts and prayers are with Sharon, and with Patrick and family.

Jean Scott
4148 N. Ridgeway
Chicago IL

Janice Pietila

May 11, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. As time passes and you continue your daily life, may you feel comforted by the loving memories of Sharon and the support of family and friends.

Grace Kois

May 10, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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