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Suzanne Hanley Obituary

Hanley, Suzanne C. (nee Burns) age 79 of River Forest; beloved wife of the late Bernard K.; loving mother of Bernard (Jill), Brian, Terence (Mary), Timothy, Colleen (Phil) Saleh, Suzanne (Christopher) Nelson, Kathleen, Sean and Kevin (Molly); devoted grandmother of Katie, Christopher, Karen and Maura, Kristen, Kyle and Kayla, Nicholas, Michael, Philip, Kelly and Lauren, Ryan and Connor, Maggie, Danny, Quinn and Sean, Claire, Kevin, Conor, Erin and Maeve; dear sister of Patricia (Richard) O'Connor, Margie Oakey, Barbara (Mike) Hollendoner and the late Jerry (the late Eileen) Burns; fond aunt, friend and cousin of many. Visitation Sunday 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Family and friends are asked to meet at Old St. Patrick's Church, 718 W. Adams (at Des Plaines), in Chicago on Monday for Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Trinity High School, 7574 Division, River Forest, IL 60305. Funeral Info: 708-383-3191 or www.drechslerbrownwilliams.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 19, 2012.

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November 7, 2012

Dear Kevin and Family,
We were saddened to learn of your mother's passing. We fondly remember all the wonderful Dean Witter/Morgan Stanley trips we spent with your parents. We will never forget your Dad's jokes and your Mother's welcome smile and laugh. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Bill and Patty Lange, Morgan Stanley

Brendan Heintz

October 31, 2012

Very sorry for your loss. I live right near Dreschler, Brown and Williams and saw the long line of people who came to pay their respects to Mrs. Hanley. Her brother, Jerry, was a longtime friend of my father, Brendan Heintz, who passed away suddenly in April of this year and whom was waked there at the same location. I didn't realize the connection until I read the obituary in the local paper just a couple days ago. Your family is in my thoughts.

Joe Dwyer

October 29, 2012

To the Hanley famiglia:

I mourn the loss of your mother; truly an exemplary, and more memorably, kind woman.

But be consoled with the belief that through her passing, she is together, once again, with your father.

Blessings, Joe

Pat Bellock

October 25, 2012

I was so saddened to learn of Mrs. Hanley's death. It was hard for me to call her Suzanne because I was a babysitter for the Hanleys for several years and I loved the whole family. She was always so nice to me and had such a wonderful laugh!

October 22, 2012

The Hanley Family
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of
your Mom. She raised a wonderful Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this diffocult time.
The Coleman Family

Fr Jack O'Malley, O.P.

October 22, 2012

To the Hanley family and Pat, Margie and Barbara,

Please accept my sympathy at the loss of your Mother and our dear Sue.

She was a very sweet and delightful person and remains so in heaven with our Lord and Bernie and all of her family.

I regret that I am out of town and could not be on the altar for her Mass of Christian burial.

I will offer Mass for the repose of her soul and the consolation of her family and friends.

Sincerely,

Fr. Jack O'Malley, O.P.

Rick and Erica Nelson

October 22, 2012

Terry, We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Maura Dwyer Nieto

October 22, 2012

To all the Hanleys (my extended Franklin Ave. forever family), Sending my condolences and prayers for your beautiful mother's passing. Sue was the Dwyers "other mother"! Love and peace, Maura & family

Kathy Miley

October 22, 2012

Dear Hanley Family,
My heart is very heavy upon the death of Aunt Sue. She was a beautiful woman, inside and out. I am so sorry that I was not able to make it to her services. Know that she was loved by the Schmitt family and she will be missed. The more wonderful the mother, the deeper the hurt. Sending thoughts and prayers that your memories become brighter and the pain you feel now lessens.
Sending love to all,

Kathy Schmitt Miley

Casey Early

October 22, 2012

Dear Jill and Bernie:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are all in my prayers, may God give you comfort.

Steve Cusack

October 21, 2012

Dear Terry: Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Sincerely: Steve Cusack (Bolingbrook GC)

October 21, 2012

Dear Colleen, Kathy, Sue and Brothers, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm honored to have met your Mom and thankful to have had the opportunity to spend time with her. She was a great lady ~ fondly, Kathy Quaid

Jim & Harriet Ahstrom

October 21, 2012

We are so sorry to have lost such a wonderful person. Our deepest sympathy to you all.

Jude Marchetti

October 21, 2012

Dear Terry and Mary:
My prayers and thoughts are with you all on the loss of your Mom. May God Bless you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Love, Jude

A.T.F. The Oak Park Country Club

October 21, 2012

For the family and friends...

Our heartfelt condolences to you all. We fondly think of Mrs. Hanley in notable ways... foremost as very kind, elegant, good-hearted, and with a wonderfully engaging smile.
Eternal Peace to a really wonderful lady... God Bless her.

October 21, 2012

May she rest in heavenly peace and, let not the fun she showed in life be lost in no memory of her.
Our sincere condolences;
Bernie and Pat Gorski

Mary Mariner-Woody

October 20, 2012

Dear Bernie, Jill and family
My deepest sympathy to all of you at this time of sorrow. May loving memories comfort all of you. Love, Mary and family

October 20, 2012

Dear Hanley family. we are sorry for your loss.your MOM was such a wonderful person. our prayers are with you all...our deepest sympathy..Alex and the whole Tuscany family on taylor st.

Patricia(Kapp) Geraghty [email protected]

October 20, 2012

Dear Hanley Family,My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I attended grade school with your mom and Aunt Pat. It has been many years. Please give my condolences to your Aunt Pat.

Ashley

October 20, 2012

Deepest sympathy for the Hanley Family. May God be of comfort to you during this difficult time. (2Cor 13:11)

October 20, 2012

Dear Hanley family,

We were so sorry to hear about your mother, she truly was a beautiful lady inside and out. God bless.

The Heine Family

Donna Cervini

October 19, 2012

Sue, Chips and the whole family: My heart is with you. You and your mom have always given me warmth and kindness. God welcomes her.

Jeanne Grace

October 19, 2012

Even though I cannot come into town to attend the funeral, my thoughts and prayers will be with you. I am so sorry for your loss. Regards,
Jeanne Grace

Derrick Davis

October 19, 2012

Thoughts and prayers go out to Brian and the extended Hanley family on your loss.

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