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Clare Caulfield Obituary

Clare L. Caulfield, nee Hipelius, age 90; beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Dorothy (William) Green, Mary Ann (Don) Hoffman, Jean Quaid and Patricia (Michael) Walsh; grandmother of 24 and great-grandmother of 20; dear sister of the late Ann, Joseph (Irene), John (Deborah), Frederick (Marcella), Nicholas and Carl Hipelius and Marguerite (Leo) Schlueter; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Wednesday, 8 a.m. until time of funeral at 8:45 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road (1/2 mile north of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian burial 9:30 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Worth. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Elmhurst Memorial Hospice, 855 North Church Court, Elmhurst, IL 60126. For funeral information please call 1-630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Sep. 5 to Sep. 6, 2005.

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J.J. & Kathleen O'Laughlin

September 6, 2005

Dear Sean and Family,

We are sorry to hear about your Grandmother. She has obviously touched countless lives and was loved by many. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

The O'Laughlin Family

Judy Hickey

September 6, 2005

Mary Ann - Reading the Tribune last night when I saw your mom's obituary. Suddenly had a flash back to many years ago when I first met your mom. She always had a welcoming way and made me feel at home when I was at your home. I'm sure you will all miss her greatly. My condolences to you and your family. Love - Judy

Matt Vonachen

September 6, 2005

Sean: Thinking of you and all of your family at this sad time. May memories of your grandmother give you comfort. Matt and all your friends at AmSan

Helen Powell

September 6, 2005

Dear Jean, I'm sorry for the deep loss you are feeling with the death of your mom. May you find comfort in knowing that she is still with you and will watch over you and your family from a beautiful place.

Martha Aguirre

September 6, 2005

My Deepest Condolences During This Difficult Time.

Kevin Quaid

September 5, 2005

I will never forget your smile, your laugh, or how you made everyone feel special with just one look. I know you are in a better place with Grandpa and just hope that I live my life in a way that would make you two proud. Love Always, your Kevin

Maribeth Callahan

September 5, 2005

Dear Pat,

Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom. What longevity she had and a Grandmother and Great Grandmother of so many!!! Having you four girls was surely the joy of her life and now she is in heaven with your Dad.

All of your Prairie family will keep you, your Mom and your sisters in our prayers. When you have some time, I hope you will e-mail me as I miss hearing from you.

Love,

Maribeth

The Gibbons Family

September 5, 2005

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