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SHIRLEY KLEM Obituary

Shirley C. Klem, age 85, of River Forest and formerly of Oak Park. Beloved wife of the late John A. Klem; loving mother of Rebecca (Wilbur) Mills and Jonathan (Bonnie) Klem; cherished grandmother of Abigail Mills, Jessica and Jeremy Klem; dear daughter of the late John and Lillian Cavanaugh; fond aunt and cousin of many. Shirley was a Village Trustee of Oak Park for eight years, and she was a member of the Hemmingway Foundation, Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Foundation, the Oak Park Regional Housing Center and the Oak Park - River Forest Community Foundation. Memorial Service Friday, 8 p.m. at Unity Temple, 875 Lake St., Oak Park. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the John and Shirley Klem Fund through the Oak Park - River Forest Community Foundation are appreciated. Arrangements by Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 708-383-3191.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 8, 2011.

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June 16, 2011

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

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

Donna Spagnola

June 9, 2011

Becky, Wilbur and Abby

I was sorry to read about Shirley's passing. I remember her vivacious personality but didn't realize her many accomplishments. Was the photo of her from your wedding? It looked familiar.

My thoughts are with you.

June 9, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. She was one terrific person. We had a lot of laughs when you kids were small.
Doreen (Baar) Austrevich

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