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Chris Neuman Obituary
Chris Neuman, 54, of Lake Forest, died March 2, 2009. Chris was a member of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Lake Forest and participated as a Chalice Bearer, Usher, Lay Reader, Church School Teacher, Confirmation Leader, Spring Fair Chairperson and also participated in the church Stewardship Committee, Spring Fair Committee, the Alpha Program and the Vestry. While working for Kansas State University, she was a member of NATA (National Athletic Trainers' Association), a graduate of Bowling Green State University with a BS in Physical Education and a Masters in Education. Chris was a member of Theta Sorority and involved with the World Games for the Deaf. Chris worked as the Executive Vice President for Cardinal Healthcare, Baxter Healthcare and American Hospital Supply for over 25 years. Wife of John Affourtit; mother of John Thomas, Margot Katharine and Michael Daniel; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Neuman; sister of Katharine Allison (Terry) McHale, Robert Anderson Neuman, Jr., Mary Courtney (Tom) Schwetde. Memorial Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2009, at The Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 E. Westminster Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Memorial Service 2 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2009, at The Church of the Holy Spirit. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Church of the Holy Spirit or Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244. Info. Wenban
Funeral Home, Lake Forest, 847-234-0022 or www.wenbanfh.com.
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for Chris Neuman
Uncle Bob Esposito
March 22, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Brianne Bremer
March 21, 2009
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Neuman, John, Bob, Lol and Mary....I was so very sorry to hear the news about Chris. I remember her as a loving mother and a strong woman with a great sense of humor. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Jill Dolan
March 5, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
I worked with Chris at Cardinal Health. She was a wonderful women and a great inspiration.
Many blessings,
Bob Peck
March 4, 2009
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Deborah Chiles
March 4, 2009
Chris was one of the bravest persons I have ever known. She was always upbeat and positive. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. My thoughts and prayers are with her entire family and the many friends who mourn.
Susan Donaldson Hill
March 3, 2009
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Neuman,
So very sorry to hear of Chris leaving you. The blessing is that she is now in God's care. May you also feel His love and presence in this very hard time.
Sue Semm
March 3, 2009
I worked with your wife/mother/daughter at Cardinal Healthcare. She was putting up a good fight with her cancer. As hard as it is of those that are left behind Chris is no longer suffering. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dan and Mary Ellen Kraus
March 3, 2009
Lol, Terry and Family, We are truly sorry for your loss.
Gera Gapinski
March 3, 2009
John and Family,
We are all the richer for having known and shared some of our lifetime, laughs, love, courage and friendship with Chris. Loved dearly. Missed dearly. Remembered always.
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