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Cynthia MacArthur Obituary

Cynthia Wirtz MacArthur, 75, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2003 at her winter home in Jupiter, FL. She spent her summers in Lake Forest, IL to be close to her daughter, Virginia (Baker) Jenner and their children, Tori, Alexa and Kelcy (David) Vallas; as well as her son, Bruce W. MacArthur and his children, Hayes and Scott. Cynthia Wirtz MacArthur was the eldest child of the late Arthur M. Wirtz, who was a prominent realtor, banker and sports promoter who owned and operated the Chicago Stadium and the Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team. Mrs. MacArthur devoted much of her life to Alcoholics Anonymous and served on the board of Little Hill Alina Lodge in Blairstown, New Jersey. As one associate said, ''She was known for her humor, integrity, and loyalty, and always being the one who would rather give than receive.'' Mrs. MacArthur was also active in local charities and was a lifelong member of the Junior League Society. Besides her children and grandchildren, she is also survived by her loving brother, William W. Wirtz; and her dear sister, Elizabeth V. Wirtz. She was also the sister of the late Arthur Michael Wirtz Jr. Burial services are private and her family will hold a Memorial Service for her in the Spring. Memorial donations can be made to Little Hill Foundation, Inc. c/o Little Hill Alina Lodge, Box G, Blairstown, NJ 07825, 908-362-6114.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 14, 2003.

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KEN SCRANTON

March 24, 2003

I'VE LOST A TRULY LOYAL FRIEND AND A VERY SPECIAL CHARACTER. SHE WILL BE SORELY MISSED.

KEN SCRANTON

Jeff Nathan

March 24, 2003

Bruce & Ginny,

My deepest sympathy. I remember your mom well and her kindness to me whenever I saw her at the Hawks games or at Wayland.

Jeff

John and Julie Palmer

March 17, 2003

We extend our deepest sympathy to the MacArthur and Wirtz families on the death of Cynthia Wirtz MacArthur. Though we knew her only indirectly, we are inspired by her life. She and you are in our prayers.

ERIK VAGENIUS

March 17, 2003

To Cynthia's family,



My heartfelt condolences & prayers. I too am a friend of Bill W. Cynthia & I met through a mutual Jim McInerney, a man instrumental in giving us a new life. I know Cynthia is at peace & am grateful to God that our paths croosed in this life. Till we meet again in heaven, be at peace Cynthia.



Erik Vagenius

Joanne Worth-Cassidy

March 15, 2003

Hearing of your loss brought back fond memories of Ivanhoe, Kemper Hall and "Betsy". My sympathy to your family. Prayers will be offered at St. Patricks Church in Wadsworth, Sunday, March 16, 2003.

Joanne Worth Cassidy

Kemper Hall Class of '55

John Barney

March 15, 2003

On behalf of my wife Jean Chandler, I wish to express deepest sympathy to the MacArthur and Wirtz families. Jean, too, was active in AA and passed away May 8, 2002, from emphasema at age 74.

They were friends more than we knew

and similar in many respects.

Sincerely, John Barney

Margaret Carroll

March 15, 2003

I extend my deepest sympathy to the MacArthur and Wirtz families on the death of Cynthia. In her work with recovering alcoholics, Cynthia saved many lives. She and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.



Margaret Carroll,

Chicago Tribune retiree

John Glennon

March 14, 2003

Someone so special Can never be forgotten. Thinking of You with symapthy.

The Glennon Family

John, Kathy, Nick, Kim, Caroline, and Allison Glennon

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