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Shirley Grossenbacher Obituary

Grossenbacher, Shirley C. (nee O'Brien) Beloved wife of the late Gordon; loving mother of Gordon (Kathy), John (Kathy), Debbie (Ed) Carone and Barb (Rob) Cebulski; devoted grandmother of Alison (Mike) Maggio, Mike, Heidi Grossenbacher, Amanda, Ed, Dan Carone and Calee Cebulski; cherished great-grandmother of Mikey Maggio and Riley Carone; dear sister of Dee, Lovey and the late Marge and Jim; aunt and great-aunt of many. Visitation Tuesday 3-9:00 pm. Funeral Wednesday 10:30 am at Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home 10727 S. Pulaski Road. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 www.andrewmcgann.com 773-783-7700 or 708-423-5400

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 9, 2011.

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May 9, 2011

Gordon, John, Debbie and Barbie and your families, The passing of
Aunt leaves a hole in our hearts. It closes a chapter in our lives. She and your Dad supported our love when we were dating and newly married, we will truly miss her. We send our prayers to comfort you in
the loss of your mom. St.. Jude is one of our charities. Eddie and Toni Byrnes

Tracy Schorle

May 9, 2011

Your Mom had the kindest soul - and what a gift to our life she was to have spent four years with Annmarie. She was always so very kind to her and we will all cherish that.

The Schorle Family

Laura Forecki

May 9, 2011

My heartfelt condolences to the entire Grossenbacher family at this very sad time. I am truly sorry for your loss. This wonderful lady has left a beautiful legacy however, as evidenced in Heidi. You are in my thoughts and prayers...

The Murphy's

May 9, 2011

Ed & Deb-

Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family during this trying time.

We hope that you will find comfort knowing that your beloved mother is now resting in peace.

Your family has our deepest sympathies.

The Murphy's

May 9, 2011

Ed & Deb-

Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family during this trying time.

We hope that you will find comfort knowing that your beloved mother is now resting in peace.

Your family has our deepest sympathies.

Calee Cebulski

May 9, 2011

I love you Beema. I miss you. Love your sugarplum Calee

Calee Cebulski

May 9, 2011

I love you Beema. I miss you a lot. Love your sugarplum Calee

Heidi Grossenbacher

May 9, 2011

My "Beema" was one cool spitfire with a generous heart. She taught me so much. I remember her telling me stories about growing up during the Great Depression. How when everyone had nothing you didn't miss what you didn't have. People came together and enjoyed the truly important things in life - family, community and friendship. She was a very wise woman who is sorely missed.

Alison Maggio

May 9, 2011

I already miss my Gram so much! I only wish I could call her and hear her say "Hi Sugar!" one more time. Love you Gram!

May 9, 2011

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. I am a friend of your late father, schoomate, and teammate.

Gil Elizondo

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