ELIZABETH A. OLDHAM

1937 - 2015

FUNERAL HOME

Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, LTD.

120 West Park Avenue

Libertyville, Illinois

ELIZABETH OLDHAM Obituary

Elizabeth A. Oldham, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2015 at her home in Libertyville. She was born September 19, 1937 in Racine, WI and was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Madison and received her Masters at Kansas State University. Elizabeth was a longtime resident of Libertyville, had been a Home Economics teacher for many years at Niles West High School and was a member of St. George Armenian Church of Waukegan, IL. Surviving is her brother, Sarkis (Seta) Andekian; 4 sisters, Mary Andekian, Tarquin Andekian, Gloria Martin and Nazaly (Peter) Chobanian and by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Rufus Oldham in 1984 and by her brother, Minas "Pete" Andekian. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home Ltd., 120 W. Park Ave. (Route 176, one block west of Milwaukee Ave.), Libertyville. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mesrob Armenian Church, 4605 Erie Street in Racine, WI 53402. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Racine. Memorials can be made to St. Mesrob Armenian Church in Racine, St. George Armenian Church 1015 N. McAree Road, Waukegan, IL 60085 or Misericordia/Heart of Mercy Center, 6300 N. Ridge Ave. Chicago, IL 60660. For info, 847-362-3009 or sign the guestbook at www.burnettdane.com.

Published by Daily Herald from May 10 to May 11, 2015.
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The passing of Elizabeth Oldham is a reminder to all of us who loved her that we are only here for a moment in time and that we owe it to ourselves to be generous,considerate,and thoughtful to others.
Liz expressed these attributes in a multitude of ways.A few examples include:whether it was a scholarship program for needy students that she helped supervise;a family member needing assistance;or a neighbor requiring help...Liz was there!
I was a recipient of her kindness.I will miss our periodic gatherings of fellow colleagues that she planned and organized.She was always an active listener,a life-time learner,questioning to clarify our conversations,persistent in her attentiveness to the well-being of the group,with a cheerful disposition...we have suffered a significant loss.
Ron Albiani

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May 11, 2015

My sincerest sympathy. May the God of all comfort strengthen your family during this time of sorrow. Those who die God keeps in his memory because he cares, they are precious in his eyes. Psalms:116:15

May 11, 2015

Our sympathies and prayers for Elizabeth and all the Oldham's.

The Sisters and Residents of Misericordia

May 10, 2015

My condolences are extended to Mrs. Oldham's family and friends, as you call to mind her achievements, career, and the experiences she enjoyed most. May guidance from "the Father of compassion and the God of all encouragement", comfort you abundantly.
2 Cor. 1:3

May 10, 2015

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Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, LTD.

120 West Park Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048

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St. Mesrob Armenian Church

4605 Erie Street, Racine, WI

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