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Shirley Koss Obituary

Koss, Shirley C., R.N., OFS, (nee Zilligen) Age 90. Beloved wife of the late John; dear mother of Susan (Raymond) Lovato, Barbara, Mary (Michael) Rohan, Nancy, Kathleen O'Sullivan, John (Susan), Genevieve (Bradley) Hensley, Shirley (Andrew) Kleehammer and Robert (Jennifer); loving grandmother of 22 and great-grandmother of 13; dear sister of Joan (the late Bill) Micks, the late Grady (Alice) and the late Norbert (the late Phyllis) Zilligen; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday 9:15 a.m. from Beverly Ridge Funeral Home 10415 S. Kedzie to St. Walter Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Port Ministries 5013 S. Hermitage, Chicago, IL 60609 appreciated. Visitation Friday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 1-773-779-4411 or www.beverlyridgefuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 13, 2013.

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November 17, 2013

To all the Koss Family, my sincere condolences in the passing of your Mom. My limited memories of your Mom was she was a peaceful, quiet woman. As Judy Spencer said, I am sure your Mom received a very warm welcome from those who went before her from 103rd and Avers.
With warmth and sympathy,
Kathy Murphy Johnson

Bonnie OReilly

November 17, 2013

My condolences to the Koss family..Thoughts and Prayers....
LCM hospice volunteer,

November 16, 2013

Sue, Barb, Mary, Nancy, Kathy, Johnny, Gen, Shirley and Robby,

Your Mom would be proud of the manner in which you honored her memory from the wake to the beautiful service.

You know she had a huge welcome from your Dad and all of the Avers clan who went before her.

With love,
Judy Spencer Sullivan

November 16, 2013

Sue, Barb, Mary, Nancy, Kathy, Johnny, Gen, Shirley and Robby.
Your Mom would be proud with the manner in which you honored her memory, from the wake to the beautiful service.
I know she received a huge welcome from your Dad and from all of the Avers block of those who went before her.
With Love,
Judy Spencer Sullivan

Fran Cichon

November 14, 2013

I knew Shirley way back in the 1980's when she was doing home visiting through The Port. She was a wonderful, kind, gentle woman with a huge heart and love for the poor. She offered her nursing skills free of charge to those who were home bound and poor, and gave them hope, love and companionship as well. I remember her with great fondness, and as a fellow Secular Franciscan, I will pray for her, although I cannot help think she was greeted by Our Lord with the words, "well done, good and faithful servant." moments after her passing. She did much good for others, without fanfare or attention seeking, and I have much admiration for her. May the Eternal Lord bless her for all her goodness and kindness, and may God comfort your family in this time of your loss.

T. P.

November 13, 2013

To the entire Koss family. Please accept my condolences. May the God who gives peace be with you all in this time of sorrow. Rom 15:33.

NANCY MURPHY

November 13, 2013

MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.PEACE.

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