Eileen-Mackevich-Obituary

Eileen R. Mackevich

Chicago, Illinois

May 18, 1939 – Mar 14, 2022

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BORN
May 18, 1939
DIED
March 14, 2022
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

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Eileen R. Mackevich, a lifelong champion of public participation in the arts and humanities, passed away in Chicago on March 14, 2022. During her remarkable career she touched thousands of lives with her unique ability to connect people, ideas, and cultures in enlightening, sometimes surprising...

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My sympathy to you and your family. Eileen and I "went together" for a couple of years when she was a senior at Overbrook High School in Philly, and then a Freshman at UPenn while I started Penn Dental School after UPenn college. I remember her Dad, Harry, her terrific aunt whose name I forget, and a sister possibly named Gail. Ah, the years go by.

To the Family of Eileen Rosenblum Mackevich Please accept our sincere condolences on behalf of Mortar Board. Eileen was a loyal life member and supporter. We were proud of her accomplishments in life, as we know her chapter at the University of Pennsylvania was. She brought honor to us all, and she will be missed. With sincere sympathy, Kristen Freeman Fox, PhD Executive Director

Dorothy & Elise So many fond memories of your mother-causes, events and happenings. What a great lady. She will be missed. Don Haider

A great light has gone out, and the world is lessened by Eileen's absence from it. Bill joins me in sending our condolences to her beautiful family--who brought her so much joy! We hope to be able attend a celebration of her life later this year.

Dorothy & Elise, I´m so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. She was a wonderfully gifted & talented woman. You must of been very proud of your Mother. My heart is with your hearts at this difficult time. Sending love, prayers & strength.

Dear Family of Eileen , I was terribly saddened to learn that Eileen died . Anything that I can say or do at a time like this will be of little comfort . I like to remember the many happy times we had together at the humanities Festival , etc How proud she was of your many fine accomplishments. You have my deepest sympathy Most sincerely, Liz Stiffel

My deepest sympathy on the loss of Eileen. I enjoyed working with her at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum as a member of the staff of the Papers of Abraham Lincoln. She contributed much to the Papers of Abraham Lincoln, a documentary editing project housed in the ALPLM.