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Burr Ridge, Illinois, Illinois

Ellen McConnell Blakeman - Broke Important Gender Barrier, Succumbs to ALSEllen McConnell Blakeman, 63, of Burr Ridge passed away peacefully on February 11, 2018, after a twelve-year battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. She eschewed formality, and always said, "Just call me...

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January 17, 2019

To Ellen's 2 sons, mother, brother & sister.
I was Ellen's LANCOME beauty advisor for 21 1/2 years. I always enjoyed helping Ellen w/her skincare & makeup. I remember when she was diagnosed w/ this terrible disease & she could no longer drive. I started making deliverys to her home. When Macy's offered free shipping, my home delivery's stopped. Ellen had my personal phone # &,would call me whenever she needed her products.She was a very loyal client. 1/12 she ordered her eye serum....

Michele Skowron

February 19, 2018 | Orland Park, IL

Cam in Courtyard Tree (From "Words In Our Beak Volume One"

It's hard to believe that it's only been six days since I received this notification on FB:

"SUN 3:14PM
Douglas McConnell
Patricia - give me a call when you get the chance. Hope all is well."

I phoned Douglas McConnell immediately and he gave me the heart breaking news. He also informed me of the event taking place in her honor and extended an invitation, but I'm not in a position to travel to Illinois.

I initially met Ellen in the third grade and we went through...

Patricia Youngquist

February 17, 2018 | NYC, NY

Ellen McConnell Blakeman

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