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Virginia Altman Obituary

Altman, Virginia M. "Jean" (nee Fishburne), July 14, age 90, beloved wife of the late John F., loving mother of Peggy (Jack) Smith, Carolyn (Bill CFD retired) Hincks, Jack Altman, Mary (Paul) McCloskey, Jim (Kathy O'Gorman) Altman, Jean Marie Altman and Kate (Al) Kollar, Cherished grandmother of 22, dear great-grandmother of 30.5, fond sister of Mary Frances Gast and sister-in-law of George Goggin, aunt of many nieces and one favorite nephew. Funeral Saturday, 9:30 a.m., from Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave., to St. Cajetan Church, 2445 W. 112th St., Chicago. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Plaid Academy, 11156 S. Hoyne, Chicago, IL, 60643. 773-238-0075 or sign guestbook at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 16 to Jul. 18, 2008.

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Sister Jean Kenny, S.P.

July 19, 2008

Dear Kate and Family Members,

My sympathy and prayers are with you at this time. My mass this evening was for your mom and I lit a candle in her honor at church. God's peace to all of you.

Nancy Martin

July 19, 2008

Dear Kollar Family and Family of Mrs. Altman,
I hope knowing that my prayers, my thoughts, and asking God to embrace you with His great peace and comfort at this time will bring comfort to all of you. I lost my young mom around this time last year, and I know that no matter what, it is hard to part. The comfort is in knowing that they are with God in a place much better than here. I love you.

A rubber duck in lederhosen

July 18, 2008

My deepest sympathies

Carl Tomczak

July 18, 2008

At the loss of my Mom, the support of friends and family helped me through a trying time. I hope my thoughts and prayers help you . I'm sure " the Good Lord is holding her in the palm of His hand ".

amanda miles

July 17, 2008

To the family of Virginia Altman please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear loved one.It is my sincere desire that you will find as much comfort in the scripture at 1 Corinthians 15:12,13. may it give you hope and warm your heart.

michael kerr

July 17, 2008

Dear Carolyn and Bill,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother and mother in law.
Your Friend, Mike Kerr

noanette byrnes-mccormack

July 16, 2008

My sincere sympathy, Mary Fran. She was a very likeable lady. Noanette Byrnes McCormack

Rich Bird

July 16, 2008

My sympathies to Mrs. Carolyn Hincks and the family.

pat mcgrath

July 16, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with all the family of Jean Altman a great LADY!!

Brigid Hincks-Calvert

July 16, 2008

I loved my Gram very much and will miss her every day. It gives me great comfort that I was able to say good bye. She was loved, admired and respected by everyone that knew her.

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