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Camille ALTAY Obituary

Camille Jadwiga Altay (nee Placzek), 86, opera aficionado and former assistant at Evanston Public Library, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of family December 29, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Sakip "Skip" Altay; devoted mother of Erol (Teri Zupanc) Altay, Dr. Karen (Dr. Paul Rosenberg) Altay, Derin (Paul) Altay-Gemignani, Denise (Sean Collinsworth) Altay, Kenan Altay, Camille (Christopher) Carr, and Rengin (Miles Harvey) Altay; proud grandmother of ten; sister of Helen (the late Bruno) Kosinski and the late Florian (the late Eleanore) Placzek. Daughter of the late Edmund Eugene Placzek and Helen Rose Placzek (nee Remiszewski). A memorial mass is being planned at St. Mary Catholic Church in Evanston for early 2013. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, www.jdrf.org or 1-800-533-CURE. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058 or www.cremation-society.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 2, 2013.

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Jenifer McKenna

January 23, 2013

Dearest Denise - I'm thinking of you as you gather with your family in Chicago to honor your Mom's life and grieve her passing. I am lighting a candle, and sending lots of love to you, dear one.

Susan Warshell

January 17, 2013

I will always remember her fondly as she always made me feel so welcome in her home.

Douglas, Beth, Abi and Max Johnson

January 9, 2013

Karen, Paul, Sam and Harry and Carr family,
Our sympathy to you in the loss of Mom and Grandma.
Love,
The Johnsons

Laura Guzman

January 4, 2013

Karen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Pamela Conroy

January 3, 2013

I worked with Camille at the library and remember her fondly. She was always so elegant. And fun to talk to! My sympathies to her family. May your memories be a comfort to you.

Dawn Schumacher-DeFilippis

January 3, 2013

Dear Kenan, Camille, Rengin and Altay family, May the memories of joy and laughter from a shared past carry you through your sorrow. I have many wonderful memories growing up with all of you. My best to all.

January 3, 2013

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

Annette

January 2, 2013

Extending my heartfelt condolences to the entire family for the loss of your beloved Camille. May the love of family, friends, and Gods promise "to wipe every tear from our eyes" carry you through your grief.

Richard Duslack

January 2, 2013

My condolences to Rengin and the family.

Jon Mickelson

January 2, 2013

Hello Erol and Denise and the entire Altay family. Our condolences are extended to your entire family. Jon and Julian Mickelson

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