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Betty Quinlivan Obituary

Betty Quinlivan, nee Shinners, of LaGrange, IL, longtime resident of River Forest, IL; beloved wife of the late John J. Quinlivan; loving mother of Caryn, John (Donna), Greg, Tim (Lisa), Marc (Lynne) and James (Lisa); daughter of Richard J. and Elizabeth M. (nee Caplis) Shinners; wonderful Gramma of Ashlee, Amanda (David Baudek), Cully, Adam, Kristina, Taylor, Laura, Cathryn, Patrick and Sean; Proud Great Gramma of Emma; cherished sister of the late Maureen Miller, the late Theresa Schraag, Richard Shinners, Patricia Clark and Sally O'Rourke; devoted aunt to many nieces and nephews. Longtime nurse in same day surgery at Gottlieb Hospital in Melrose Park. Her family will receive friends on Thursday, January 10, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Cletus Catholic Church 600 W. 55th St., LaGrange, IL 60525 (708-352-6209) Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org) appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 9, 2013.

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Dee Dee Storto

January 11, 2013

I enjoyed having the Quinlivan family's friendship over the years. With so many fond memories, most within their home in River Forest. I recall many conversations with Mrs. Quinlivan-the majority of them included laughter. She had a wonderful sense of humor. Prayers and heartfelt wishes.

American Heart Association

January 11, 2013

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

January 10, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about your loss Q.
Ben Oktem

January 10, 2013

May joy soon replace the sorrow that's in your heart, with cherished memories.

C Johnson

Ellen

January 10, 2013

Caryn, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember your amazing Mom! May those memories bring you much comfort in the coming days. Ellen

Marilyn Hardesty

January 9, 2013

My deepest sympathy to you Caryn, and to your family on the loss of your mother.

January 9, 2013

Tim, Lisa, Kristi, Laura and the entire Quinlivan family, you are in our thoughts & prayers. With sympathy and love, Don, Sarah, Eve, Erin & Elisa

Tom O'Malley and family

January 9, 2013

Tim and family. Our condolences and prayers are with you in these hard times.

Scott Solovy

January 9, 2013

Sorry for your loss q .

January 9, 2013

Very sorry for your loss.
Angi & Steve Holdway

James T Tollios

January 9, 2013

May her memory be eternal

Casey Early

January 9, 2013

Greg and Family:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying very hard for you in this difficult time.

Marko, Sue, Alex, MacKenzie

January 9, 2013

We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Betty. I have very fond memories of her. Her strength and character are reflected in her children and grandchildren who we are proud to call friends.

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