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Barbara Traeger

Chicago, Illinois

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Barbara Shields Traeger, 84, of Chicago, died on December 30, 2016 of natural causes. Traeger served as Director of Public Relations for the Evanston Hospital Corporation for 20 years, retiring in 1991 as Vice President. She won over 150 awards from hospital professional groups, and was President...

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Barbara introduced me to the working world and ended up being a wonderful friend and mentor. I still have the briefcase she gave me when I left the Public Relations Department at Evanston Hospital--it was a beautiful gift and incredibly meaningful to me. Barbara was a unique individual--a true Chicago lady. She was smart and talented and spoke her mind: excellent qualities for a young college grad to observe. I still draw on the lessons I learned working with Barbara. She adored her children...

I worked with Barbara as a student intern in the PR office of Evanston Hospital. She was very patient with the naive, unfinished, and idealistic 20-year-old I was then, and she taught me a lot. Working with her was an invaluable career and life experience. Sending my condolences for your loss.

I remember Mrs. Traeger always being so welcoming and kind to me in her home so many years ago. She will be missed by many.Prayers and peace Charles, Cynthia and Henry.

Rest in Peace, Indomitable Spirit.