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Maureen "Moe" Girkins

Oak Brook, Illinois

May 29, 1954 – Nov 12, 2023

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BORN
May 29, 1954
DIED
November 12, 2023
LOCATION
Oak Brook, Illinois

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Maureen "Moe" Girkins passed away at age 69 at her home in the care of family on November 12th, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. Moe was a brilliant leader and innovator, equally kind-hearted and hard charging. She was inspiring, welcoming, attentive, straightforward, and...

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I can´t believe it´s been almost a year. Moe was my forest friend, she was very kind and always showed interest in anything you shared with her. You only had to talk to her a few minutes and you could see she was a special person. Close to the end she mentioned her new book would be published soon, I remember saying, oh I should read it, it would probably help me and she replied it probably would. I just love her book, a daily devotional which has changed my life for the better. As I walk in...

I love you, Moe. we will all take care of Leucos, especially my dad. You can count on him, and me. I walked with Leucos in the woods the other day. He really misses you. But he is very loved. Thank you for having been in my life, and my dad's life. We got your boy.

I am so sorry to hear Mo has passed. She was in our small group several years back. She is where she longed for, I am certain of that. Thank you Jesus for eternal life. We will see you again. Mo!! Love, the Schoenle family

I was Maureen´s nurse for several days at Good Sam Hospital. I cared for her during my last shift before starting my maternity leave and having my daughter. I´m heart broken to hear of her passing, but know she is no longer in pain. We talked a lot about family and prayer, and she prayed over me and my family as we prepared for the biggest day of our lives. She was one of the most remarkable people I´ve ever spoken to, who valued her family and God over everything. It truly was an honor to...

I first met Moe in 1978 at Bell Labs where we worked in the same organization. We have been friends ever since. I last saw Moe in August 2022,problem solving as always to spend as much quality time as possible with her grandchildren.

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