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Barbara Devlin Obituary

Barbara Wessberg Devlin of Wilmette passed away peacefully on September 4, 2014. She was the beloved wife of Paul, and sister of Albert Wessberg. Loving mother to Paul Jr., Ann (John) Barrett, Barry(Elisabeth) Devlin, Jennifer(Greg) Roberts. She was "Dearie" to her 14 grandchildren: Paul's: Hannah(David) Robinson, Paul, John and Sean; Ann's Annie, Charlie, Lauren and BO; Barry's: Libby, Maddie, and Grace; and Jennifer's Peyton, Abby and Luke. "Big Dearie" to her 3 Great-Grandchildren: Paul's Laylah; Hannah's David and Tiffany. Dearie leaves behind a legacy of love and generosity for so many, she will be forever missed. Visitation Tuesday, September 9, 4-7pm. Church of the Holy Comforter, 222 Kenilworth Ave, Kenilworth Il. Funeral Mass at Church on Wednesday, September 10, 2pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to CUMALI (Chicago Urban Ministries and Life Interventions) Aid for Chicago's Homeless: 222 Kenilworth Ave. Kenilworth, IL 60043 feedthestreet.org.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 8, 2014.

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Sue Cozzens

September 8, 2014

She was such a great person. I know she is in heaven

Emily Hull

September 8, 2014

A fantastic woman that will not be forgotten! Rest in peace Dearie <3

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Church of the Holy Comforter

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Church of the Holy Comforter

222 Kenilworth Ave, Kenilworth, IL

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