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COLLEEN WATKINS HALL

COLLEEN HALL Obituary

Colleen Watkins Hall, age 84, March 3, 2012 in Torrance, CA, beloved wife of the late Dr. James Edward Hall; loving mother of Carla Hall of Los Angeles, CA and James David Hall, M.D. of Racine, WI; dear grandmother of James Dillon Hall and Elisabeth Lauren Hall; devoted Guidance Counselor at Hyde Park H.S. for 20 years. Former member of various social clubs including Jack and Jill, the Merrymakers and the Chums. Family and friends will meet at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 10134 S. Longwood Dr., Chicago, IL 60643 on Monday morning for Visitation, 10 to 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In memory of Colleen, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60601 or visit Alz.com. 708-636-5500.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 9, 2012.

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Mary Carroll

April 29, 2012

Carla and David, So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I remember when we were kids, she was always so sweet and nice. You have my deepest condolences and will be in my prayers. God Bless your family. Mary Catherine Carroll

March 12, 2012

"Dear Carla and Davy, Your parents were such wonderful friends and enriched our lives with the gift of laughter and love. Sorry I could not attend the service today; my heart however was there with you. Continued blessings, Beulah Johnson (Mrs. Divot Roy)"

Bettye Harwell

March 11, 2012

Dear Carla and James David,
You are all grown up now celebrating a wonderful person who lived her life well. How generous Colleen was with her children, grandchildren and friends. It was a privilege to be her friend.

Stay well and stay in touch.

March 11, 2012

Carla and Davy, I have so many wonderful memories of the friendship our families have shared for 50 plus years. Your mother and dad were very special people.
Love, peace and blessings,
Bertha DePriest

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