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Grace Tsao-Wu Obituary

Grace Shu Tsao-Wu, 56. Beloved wife of Craig Freedman. Loving mother of J.J. and Camille. Cherished daughter of Nancy and the late Nelson Tsao-Wu. Dear sister of George (Tram) Tsao-Wu and Gladys Tsao-Wu. Memorials in her memory to Debbie's Dream Foundation (Curing Stomach Cancer), 2 S University Dr #326, Plantation, FL 33324, www.debbiesdream.org, Human Rights Watch, 314 W Superior St Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654, www.hrw.org, Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute, 675 N. St. Clair, Chicago, IL 60611, braintumorinstitute.org or Extensions Dance Center, 3933 N. Elston, Chicago, IL 60618, www.extensionsdance.com. Graveside service Saturday 11AM at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1000 El Camino Real, Colma, CA 94014, A memorial service will be held in Chicago at a later date. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Aug. 12 to Aug. 13, 2017.

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Stella Chung

October 6, 2017

Grace was a little girl about 10 years old when I met her the first and only time when her parents Nancy and Nelson and the whole family came to visit me in Toronto, Canada I haven't been in touch with Nancy [my high school class -mate.] we lost contact with our frequent change of addresses. I do hope to reconnect with Nancy
from now on] My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Stella Chung

Stella Chung

October 6, 2017

Dear Nancy, I happened to look up google search engine, saw Grace's passing. It was a very sad news for everybody. Although We haven't seen each other for many many years [ Remember HEEP YUNN SCHOOL] ?
I have always been thinking about you. My E-mail address is: [email protected] My mailing address is :
708 -30 Canterbury Place, Toronto, On. Canada. Please let's re-connect and catch up re our lives for the past 60
odd years. My Condolence and Sympathy to you and your family. With Love, Stella Chung [Sun-Wai ]

Michele Smith

September 17, 2017

Craig, Grace was always a terrific contributor to everything she did, including in our Lincoln Park community. Her energy, smarts and passion will be deeply missed.
Alderman Michele Smith

Anthony Tomasello

September 6, 2017

Craig,

With a heavy heart, I extend my deepest condolences to you during this extremely difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

September 4, 2017

Dear Craig and Family,

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Grace.

Our condolences to you, and our heartfelt wishes for strength and peace.

David Reiss and Julia Hinton

Joan Hurley

September 3, 2017

Craig, Nancy, and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Grace, my heart goes out to all of you and she is in my prayers. I was lucky to have known her kindness.

Robin Kelly

September 2, 2017

Dear Craig and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Grace. I just learned of her death. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Grace was a mover and a shaker that made a positive difference in our lives.

Jane Stetson

September 1, 2017

Dear Craig ,
I just learned about Grace's passing and I want to extend my deepest condolences to you, your children and your extended family. Grace was a shining light during my tenure with the DNC and we became friends. I will miss her presence on earth and in my life deeply.
With love and our sympathy

Cindy Flaherty-Hutchinson

August 26, 2017

Lovely woman, always so kind and thoughtful. We go back to the days when Jodie had her business at Vintage Pine and when she was in the midst of creating her business. A fond memory of when she was pitching names for her business, who would have thought Tabula Tua would become such a recognizable and greatly revered name., not to mention the amazing woman behind it.

My thoughts and prayers are with her family, I was deeply saddened to hear of her passing.

Carl and Shari Ogburn

August 18, 2017

Craig, I'm so sorry to hear about Grace. I know it's been an extremely long and uphill battle. Your family is in our prayers.

Barb Swisher

August 14, 2017

I remember your calm stature in high school. Thanks for everything you did back then and everything you have done since. RIP Grace.

Craig Freedman

August 13, 2017

Diana Epstein

August 13, 2017

To all of Grace's loved ones,

I am sorry to hear of Grace's passing. May your memories comfort you in these difficult days. I wish you peace and healing.

August 13, 2017

Juan.5.28.29.muy pronto se cumplira esta promesa y jesucristo lo hizo por amor a la humanidad

August 12, 2017

Juan.3.16.nos da la esperanza que muy pronto se cumplira y sin falta llegara

August 12, 2017

Isaias.65.22.23.sera una tierra libre de sufrimiento y jehova lo cumplira pues no miente

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