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1924

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2016

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Margaret Coleman Obituary

Margaret M. "Marge" Coleman (nee O'Connell), Age 92, Peacefully on August 7th, surrounded by her loving family. Together Forever with her beloved husband and best friend, the late John M. Coleman, M.D. Devoted Mom of John (Rose), Michael (Franny), Thomas (Mikey), Timothy (Patricia), Maureen (Michael) Kelly, Maribeth (Brian) Rice, Margaret (William) Cahill, Terrence (Karen), Patricia (Patrick) Griffin, Richard (Molly), David, Diane (Richard) Morris, Cathleen (David) Loch, and Daniel (Bridget) Coleman. Proud grandma of 48 and great-grandma of 14. Loving sister of the late Elizabeth (the late Philip) Cullen, and the late Harry (Shirley) O'Connell. Alumna of Little Flower Grammar School (1938), Mercy H.S. (1942), and St. Xavier University School of Nursing B.S.N. (1946). Visitation Thursday 2-9pm at Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago, IL 60643 and Friday morning 10:00am prior to Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials to Misericordia, Make-A-Wish America, or Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America are most appreciated. Info: Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors 708-636-5500 or www.heeneyfh.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 9, 2016.

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Chris Budil

August 13, 2016

Will never forget all the days spent at 93rd and Winchester, or all the hours at Dewey Lake. Each of those minutes was spent under the beautiful smile of Mrs. Coleman

Mary Kay Flamm

August 13, 2016

Coleman Family, I am very sorry for your loss.

Peggy Ochylski

August 12, 2016

Marge was an amazing woman. I'm praying to her to b as good a grandma & mom as she was.

John Meyer

August 12, 2016

Terry,

Condolences on the Loss of Your Mom.

What A Life.

August 11, 2016

Richie & Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. May your many wonderful memories of your Mom bring you peace at this difficult God bless.

Candi OMalley Allison

Dan Burns

August 11, 2016

Dear Tim and Family,
Sorry to hear the bad news about your mother. Sorry I can't be there with you in person. I will be thinking of you.
Dan Burns

Bill Figel

August 11, 2016

I extend to all the Coleman children and grandchildren my condolences for the loss of your great matriarch.

My admiration for Mrs. Coleman and Dr. Coleman extends back to first meeting them in the 70s and there was a child for every grade. Once, while riding to a ball game in the Dr.'s Cadillac, we were robbed at gun point by hoodlums, Mrs. Coleman refused to turn over her purse and the offenders finally fled. Tough and loving - a great combination for raising 14 kids.

Kathleen Gallagher Kurland

August 11, 2016

Dear Coleman Family,

Our hearts are heavy for your loss. Your parents started the most beautiful multi-generational legacy of love that resonates in each and every one of you, your children, their children and generations to come.

My fondest memories are early days at Dewey Lake, cousin sleepovers on Winchester with movies and popcorn, your trying to teach me (a novice) how to play "Chops" on your piano, walks to 33 Flavors on 95th to get our ice cream cones, and a lasting favorite - tap dance lessons to "You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You".

Isn't that the truth?

God Bless All of You,

Kathy

Kathleen Church

August 11, 2016

I was a patient of Dr. John from 1992 until his death. He and Mrs. Coleman were just the nicest people you could meet. I know her family made all of her days happy ones and I'm so sorry for your loss.

August 10, 2016

So very sorry for your loss. I know God will help you to endure because he cares for you ( 1Peter 5 : 7 ).

August 10, 2016

Dearest Coleman Family:

Our prayers and love to you all! Your mom was so good to all of us, all your friends! We would all be running in and out of your house when we were all young and your mom would feed all of us along with you!!! You always had a "fun" home!

Love you all,

The Schmuhl Family

August 10, 2016

My condolences to the Coleman family. Matthew 5:4

Daniel Griffin

August 10, 2016

To all the grieving Colemans, find solace in knowing that Marge and her helpmate, Doctor John, were parents without equal. Their commitment to doing the Lord's work and giving all of us an example of being the personification of God in our daily lives, will be part of their incredible legacy. I know you realize what unusually loving and good parents you were blessed with. And the legacy carries on with all 14 of you.

August 9, 2016

I don't know any of you personally but was moved by your story. I lived it in 2014 with my dear Father. His four daughters kept him in his beloved home of 56 years until his death. He left his home with his favorite Irish song Parting Glass playing in the background. My thoughts and prayers to you all and for what you did together for your dear Mother.

The Sisters and Residents of Misericordia

August 9, 2016

Dear Coleman Family,

Your wonderful mom, has finally joined Dr. John. When the two of them ran his office (with no other help), they were taking care of our Misericordia folks.
What a great couple, who make a super difference in the lives of many. May they be dancing on top of God's paradise.

August 9, 2016

My sincere condolences to the family. I hope that you find comfort in friends, family, and prayer (Psalm 65;2) during this sad time.

Roseann McCarthy Keller

August 9, 2016

Dear Coleman Family,
Our love and prayers are with you. Roseann McCarthy Keller

Lynda Stone

August 9, 2016

Dear Coleman Family,
How blessed you were to have such wonderful Godly parents.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers,
Lynda Stone ( friend of Molly)

Maureen

August 9, 2016

I am so very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed reading the tribune article's about your mom. May she rest in peace. Slan Abhaile

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Christ the King Church

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