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Claudia McCormick Obituary

Claudia L. McCormick, nee Towey, age 98, of Hinsdale, beloved wife of the late Joseph A.; loving mother of Thomas (Marcia), Joseph (Margaret), James (Jane) and Aurelia ''Pucky'' (Jack) Zimmerman; cherished grandmother of 20; great-grandmother of 20; also survived by many nieces, nephews and her companion, Eskedar Ambaw; preceded in death by three brothers, five sisters and her parents, the late Thomas and Ora Jane, nee Overen. Visitation Sunday 3 to 9 p.m. at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. John of the Cross Church, Western Springs. Mass 9:45 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Thomas Hospice. 8230 S. Madison, Burr Ridge, IL 60527 would be appreciated. Funeral information, 708-352-6500 . Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from May 4 to May 5, 2002.

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Mary Bridget Lawson

April 28, 2025

My mom, Janice Ann Towey Lawson, spoke affectionately about all her Aunts and I was lucky to meet all
Of them as a little girl at a Towey family picnic in Pleasant Grove and have a few photos of that gathering. Our Irish ancestral connections give me great meaning. May eternal light shine upon great Aunt Claudia. Mary Bridget Lawson (daughter of Janice Ann Towey Lawson and granddaughter of David "Earl" Towey

Mary Bridget Lawson

April 22, 2023

Peace and All Good from Jan Towey Lawson´s family. My mom, Janice Towey Lawson would have wanted to remember her Aunt Claudia.
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