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Virginia Sprowl Obituary

Sprowl, Virginia Graham Age 95, of Winnetka, formerly of Glencoe, devoted wife of the late Charles R. Sprowl, passed away peacefully on January 24 at Evanston Hospital. Mrs. Sprowl is survived by her four loving children: Charles R. (Suzanne) Sprowl of Southport, CT, Robert A. Sprowl of Chicago, IL, Susan S. Koch of Northfield, IL, Sandra D. Sprowl (James Winne) of Walnut Creek, CA, and daughter-in-law Sarah D. Sprowl of Winnetka, IL. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Lindsay S. (West) Naze, Courtney S. (Matthew) Cook, Ashley A. Sprowl, Robert D. Sprowl, and Sarah R. Sprowl. In addition, she is survived by her beloved sister, Dorothy G. Wigglesworth, of Naples, FL. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at the Glencoe Union Church, 263 Park Ave. in Glencoe, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Northwestern University Settlement Association, 1400 Augusta Blvd., Chicago, IL 60622. Funeral information 847-998-1020.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 6, 2011.

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Diana andCarl Anderson

February 6, 2011

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

Barbara and Tom Wick

February 6, 2011

To Bob and Sally, and all of Mrs. Sprowl's extended family, our deepest sympathy for your loss. She clearly led a rich and strong life and contributed well to her community.

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