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Cindy Phillips Obituary

Cindy Greenbaum Phillips, age 53, beloved wife and best friend of Tom for over 22 wonderful years; cherished and loving mother of Audrey and Alex Phillips; dearest sister of Jeffrey Greenbaum and Gary (Meg) Greenbaum; loving daughter of Lois Lapine; niece of Helene Beermann; best friend of Ellyse Gerskowitz and Susan Schultz. Her close friends will dearly miss her. Cindy was an outstanding kind spirit who touched the lives of everyone she met. She leaves behind a legacy of love and light that will never be forgotten. Memorial service Wednesday, 2:45 p.m., at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude Childrens Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Attn: Memorial Dept. Memphis, TN 38101. Info: (847) 255-3520.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 24, 2012.

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Blanche Blacke

February 1, 2012

Dear Tom and family. I send you blessings during your time of loss. Cindy was one of the stongest, kindest women I have ever known. May her memory remain forever in your hearts. Love never dies.

January 31, 2012

Tom, my condolences to you and your family. Cindy touched the lives of many people and she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family are that God will give you comfort when sad, strength when feeling weak, love when feeling alone and peace when faced with doubt. Steve Henry (Mt.Prospect, IL.)

Albert Goodman

January 27, 2012

Dear Cindy, soul departed and family that
will carry on, we will miss you and the love you shared with all around you from this day on.
Cindy Greenbaum Phillips was more than just
a kind and caring paerson. She was a go- getter,and as my Godfather, Woody Strong, would say she was a "Doer not a talker".
As my company accountant, she would make sure everything was clean and neat to the dot, and as a mother, she has worked day and night to help Tom produce two wonderful children that she could feel proud of and who will prove to be a benefit to society. Thank You Cindy and God Bless. Albert

Susan Schultz

January 26, 2012

My friend, I will miss our looooong phone calls, our jokes, our pranks, our senior moments and most our love for each other. I will miss you every day of my life. I am grateful for our time together and you will always be in my heart. My life is so much richer having been your friend.

January 26, 2012

Our condolences to Cindy's family...our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lloyd, Lisa, Glenn & Ned McElfresh

Adam and Gail Lyons

January 25, 2012

Cindy your kindness and friendly smiles always touched me at the annual holiday parties. You will be missed.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our condolences.

Ronald Grace

January 25, 2012

In memory of Cindy:
Smile as you go. Eyes so bright as you moved toward the light. You held us all together for what seemed like forever. Now your job is done. The victory is won - so smile as you go.
- Jeff & Gary, my prayerful thoughts are with you and your family.

Tony Athans

January 25, 2012

Cindy, what a wonderful person and human being. Always positive and with a smile. I was really saddened to hear the news. May your great sense of humor, kindness, and smile live thru your family and children.
You are now in peace, and may that peace help your family thru this difficult time.
You will be missed Cindy.
Your friend
Dr. Tony

Sherman & Gail Magidson

January 25, 2012

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Tom, Audrey and Alex. May the pain of your loss be mitigated by the love within your family.

Ellyse Gerskowitz

January 24, 2012

My dear buddy, a beautiful soul, with the warmest heart, i could not ask for more love than the friendship i had with you. I miss you already, i will love and treasure our life that we shared together always. Your one special lady.

January 24, 2012

Tom, Audrey and Alex,
Cindy was such a special person. She was bright, beautiful, thoughtful and kind. Her positivity was contagious. She loved her family so much and talked about them with such pride. I am so grateful that I got to know her and will miss her and think of her often...and always smile :-)
Jackie Rottner
Radiology Dept
St Francis Hospital

Plankey Family

January 24, 2012

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the sorrow that fills your hearts be lightened by the memories and the love that surrounds you."

Gayle Pacelli

January 24, 2012

Cindy was a kind & gentle person, always looking for ways to help others. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched. Rest in peace.

Sharon Dembinski

January 24, 2012

Cindy was a wonderful person and a dear friend. She was one of the nicest people I have ever met. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Dennis Phillips

January 24, 2012

Cindy was our beloved sister-in-law, partner to my brother Tom. Her legacy is a loving family with two great children, Audrey & Alex. Their shared love continues to honor her and will always do so. We will all miss her sparkle.

Jeffrey Greenbaum

January 24, 2012

My baby sister......you will live forever in my heart. I love you...

Dave Stutzman

January 24, 2012

Cindy was such a wonderful person and friend. Always upbeat and positive and willing to do anything for anyone.Very caring and kind hearted person.We will miss her.

Dibbs

January 24, 2012

So sad. A real heartbreak and loss. Condolence to everyone.

January 24, 2012

Cindy, dear and cherished friend, I love you and will continue to celebrate your spirit of courage and generosity you shared with me. Thank you dear friend, for being there 24/7 with your strength and friendship. Never, ever, will I forget you. The only solace is that you are free of pain, and, in a better place that you are so deserving of.

I love you, Cin, thanks for sharing you with me....a true honor!
Carrie Stutzman

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