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CLARE MAGNUS Obituary

Clare Selig Magnus, born April 24, 1921, Indianapolis, IN, to Herbert Samuel Selig and Florence Fisher Selig; passed away on Nov. 23, 2009 in Palm Desert, CA, in the arms of her husband of 68 years (Married on July 30, 1941), Philip Henry Magnus. Their permanent home has been Highland Park, IL, since 1950. She is survived by her husband; four children; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 24, 2009.

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Joseph Weil

November 30, 2009

Dear Phil and the entire Magnus family,

I was so saddened to learn of Clare's passing yesterday.

She was a true lady in every sense of the word and our community will feel a true loss because of her absence.

My wife Judy joins me in sending you our hearfelt condolences at this time of your loss, and we wish Phil and all of the Magnus family days filled with comfort and health and happiness.

I will especially miss Clare's smile at our Cohn/Weil Outing in July as Clare was an institution at our event and she will be truly missed next summer and each summer thereafter.

Our hearts and prayers are with you all.

With our love,

Joe & Judy Weil

Phyllis, Carole, Tom, Barbara and all of our families

November 26, 2009

Dear Papa,

You said 'thank you' to us when we left Palm Desert this morning. But I want to thank you dear Papa for the privilege you afforded us by arranging for us to help Nana leave this world at home at your side. Her soul left her frail body peacefully as it journeyed on to the next world. You looked after her devotedly during her life and also at the time of her death. May God bless you with many more years of joy and good health. We all feel honored to have you as our father, our grandfather, and our great grandfather.

November 24, 2009

We love you Papa

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