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JEANNE KING Obituary

Jeanne M. King, beloved daughter and cherished sister. Jeanne was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 12, 1953 and left our lives suddenly on June 1, 2011. Jeanne grew up in Country Club Hills and then resided in the Chicago Area. She was a graduate of St. Xavier College with a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts. She cherished her family and friends and enjoyed reading and traveling throughout the world. She leaves behind her mother Jeanne; five sisters, Gerrie (Richard) Baumgart of CO, Mary (Steve) Barath of Oswego, Pat King of Elwood, Edie (Chris) Cowell of MO, Ann King of Alsip; one brother, Joe (Mary) King of MD; and 12 nieces and nephews. Jeanne will be dearly missed for her friendship, wise counsel, wit and generosity. Funeral service for Jeanne will be Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Forsythe Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. Memorials to the American Heart Association would be appreciated. Forsythe Funeral Home, 507 S. State St. (Rt. 52) Manhattan, IL 60442 815-478-3321 www.forsythefuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 5, 2011.

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June 15, 2011

Mary,
Although we never met Jeanne, we are very sorry for your loss.
Kathy Smith & Frances Sobczyk

Michelle Barath

June 14, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I have so many wonderful memories of Jeanne when I was growing up and I am deeply saddened by this terrible news. May you all find peace with the wonderful memories you have of her.

Michelle Barath & Don Smith

Libby (Smith) Vagnoni

June 6, 2011

At this time, no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in my thoughts and prayers. Time may have passed, but I will remember Jeanne for the wonderful person she was. Sending my prayers and love long distance to the entire King Family.

Erene Noyola

June 6, 2011

Mary;
My deepest sympathy in your loss.
Erene

Tom & Jeanne Wokas

June 6, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tom and Jeanne

American Heart Association

June 5, 2011

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Ginger Brooks & Michelle Layfield

June 5, 2011

With sympathy on the loss of your family member, Jeanne King. We will certainly miss her.

June 5, 2011

My deepest sympathy to Jeanne's beloved family. May God,s loving hand heal all of your sorrow, your cousin Donna(King) Buchhaas

Ann Marie Wilson

June 5, 2011

My sincere condolences to Jeanne's beloved family.
Jeanne will always be in my memories, heart and prayers
I will miss her caring, thoughtful, wonderful friendship.
Ann Marie

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