Jane-Byrne-Obituary

Jane Byrne

1934 - 2014

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Jane M. Byrne, beloved wife of the late Jay McMullen and the late Lt. William P. Byrne. Loving mother of Kathy Byrne. Special grandmother of Willy. Dear sister of Edward J. (Julie) Burke, Carol Sexton, Mary Jill (James) Wolf, the late Donna (John) Fitzpatrick and the late William (the late...

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She made a cameo appearance in a 1985 show titled "The 51st Ward" by newsman Peter Nolan and left the stage after she was cheered for vowing to make a political comeback. It didn't happen but I remember the determination in her voice and admired her grit.

She was a great mayor!

Please accept my sincere prayers that go out to the surviving family and friends may the God of comfort continue to bless you and yours especially after such a tragic loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. (2 Cor. 1:2, 3).

I was saddened to learn of the passing of Chicago' s first female Mayor, Jane Byrne. I offer her family my deepest condolences and pray that they find comfort in memories this holiday season and in the years ahead.

When Jayne Byrne was elected the first female Mayor of Chicago in 1979, she inspired scores of young women, who were just starting out in life, as to what was possible. I was one of them.
I was honored to be Miss Chicago 1981 during Mayor Byrne's tenure and owe her...

Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of Jane. May God give you the strength to face the days ahead. I hope you can find comfort in the words found at John 6:40.

So sorry to hear about fourth loss of someone so dear we will keep The Byrne family in our prayers. Remerer the scriptures promises us that ALMIGHTY GOD is near to those calling upon Him at Psalms ( 145 :18, 19 )

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

"Truly a self-defined female politician" best describes Jane Byrne. Her life story is a source of inspiration to me and is also well-noted in God's memory. Her love for Chicago and her impartial devotion to the citizens thereof will be long cherished. Loved! Valued! Missed! Hoping all loved ones and admirers left behind find comfort in the treasured memories and the guaranteed hope found in God's word.