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DENISE PLATH Obituary

Denise "De" Plath, nee Ganshirt; beloved wife of Bill; loving mother of Jeff and the late Lori; dear grandmother of Andrew and Timothy; fond sister of Norine (late Dick) Egan and Edward(Sandy) Ganshirt. Visitation Wednesday, June 9, 2010 3 to 9 p.m. at Matz Funeral Home, 410 E. Rand Road, Mt. Prospect. Lying in state Thursday 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 7870 Niles Center Road (at Galitz St.) in Skokie. Interment St. Peter U.C.C. Cemetery on Harms Rd. in Skokie. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Paul Lutheran Church appreciated. Info: 847-394-2336.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 8, 2010.

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June 9, 2010

The Plath Family,
You were blessed with the most wonderful woman. She was outgoing, happy, always had good words for other people. She cared about everyone and loved all of her friends. She is a great memory for us and someone we can hope to be like.
I'm glad I was a part of her life.
love, Charlene Bartlett, NN & NW

June 9, 2010

Bill, my deepest sympathies to you and your family for your loss.
Ray & Darlene Schultz, lake villa, illinois

De & Liz NW Main Office 1995

Liz Salicete

June 9, 2010

The Plath Family,

"De" was an integral part of the Niles West Main Office. She was a warm and loving person, and I am fortunate to have worked with her. God Bless "De" and my deepest sympathies to your family on your loss.

Milo and Inna Anderson

June 8, 2010

Our deepest symphathies.

Harriet Poulos

June 8, 2010

Dear Mr Plath and family,

I had the pleasure of working with De in the Niles West Textbook Center when Ulla Watson was the manager. De was a hard worker, full of energy, and at many times unstoppable. She often put us "younger people" to shame with her energy and vitality. I am now again working in the textbook center, and I can tell you that all of us, students and adults alike were devastated at hearing the sad news.

She was a good person with a big heart, and I am sure she is now a "hardworking angel" in heaven.

May God grant you and your family peace and the strength to get by the difficult days ahead, and may De's memory be forever eternal.

Sincerely,

Harriet Poulos
Niles West Textbook Center

Suzanne & Nicole Bram

June 8, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. While death leaves a heartache that no one can heal, remember too that love leaves a memory that no one can steal.

P murphy

June 8, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gil & Rich Habenicht

June 8, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Barbara Eubeler

June 8, 2010

Dear Bill and family, I will always remember De for her outstanding job as our first President of the North & West Auxiliary. She was both cheerful and efficient as she took command of our little group of new Cradle mothers. She even got the fathers involved in our fund raising activities. De had a strong and loving way about her. She was blessed to have you there at her side,devoted and caring, throughout the long happy marital years and the final days of her life. Her spirit has touched all of us. I am sorry that I am unable to attend services as I am currently in FL. My love and sincere sympathy to you, Jeff and all the family. Barbara Eubeler

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