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Heather McCallister Obituary

Heather McCallister, 57, of Chicago, passed away January 4, 2019. She graduated from Southern Illinois University and earned a Master's degree from Loyola University. Heather was an administrator at UIC for 22 years and served as advisor to Tau Sigma, the transfer students' honorary society. She lovingly cared for her mother, Jane, 99, a founding member of Congress of Racial Equality. She is also survived by her husband, Norman Watkins, her sisters Susie McCallister and Julie Howell, and niece Laurel and nephews Rowan and Austin. Memorial service Saturday, March 30, 10:30am, Lakeview Presbyterian Church, 716 W. Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613. Memorials preferred to The Night Ministry, thenightministry.org or to Sarah's Circle, sarahs-circle.org. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058 or www.cremation-society.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 13, 2019.

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Jeffrey Glenn

January 26, 2019

I am still somewhat in disbelief that Heather has passed and it makes me very sad. I miss her presence. My thoughts and prayers are with Norman and their family and friends. Godspeed!

Tikia Travis

January 14, 2019

My prayers and condolences are with Heather's family. Heather was truly a warm, kind, and nurturing individual. She will truly be missed and never forgotten at UIC.

J W

January 9, 2019

My condolences go out to the family and friends. Cherish the wonderful memories you had with Heather. Support one another. May you receive comfort from our Heavenly Father.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

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