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Lilyan Curry Obituary

Lilyan Curry, nee Forchione, age 97. Beloved wife of the late George V. Curry. Loving mother of George V. (Carol) and Marty (Joanie) Curry. Cherished grandmother of Grant, Andrea, George, Kent, Patrick, and Rob. Dear sister and fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, March 5th, 3PM to 8PM, Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N Cicero Ave, Chicago. Funeral Mass Monday, March 6th, 10AM, St. Mary of the Woods Church, 6955 N Hiawatha Ave, Chicago, IL 60646. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary of the Woods Church. Funeral information 773-736-3833 or visit www.smithcorcoran.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Feb. 26 to Feb. 28, 2023.

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Michele

February 20, 2025

I will always cherish my dear aunt. She was a sweet ,dear lady!! As her godchild she never forgot my birthday !

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Carole & Jerry Emming & Family

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Mary E. Jevitt

March 5, 2023

My condolences to the Curry family. I remember her as being a beautiful woman. my heart goes out to all of you.

Sharon DeMoon Black

March 2, 2023

Aunt Lil, what a gal! Kind, loving, devoted and always a smile. A real treasure! We loved spending time with her, each time we returned to Illinois. We will cherish those memories.
Our love and prayers are with you and the families.

Sharon and Les and family

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Linda & Bill Penninger& Family

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Frank Gambro

February 28, 2023

Sorry for your loss. With condolences, Frank and Joan Gambro

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J&pat Trungale& family

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D D

February 28, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Mike & Sue Curry

February 28, 2023

George and Marty, so sorry for your loss and so happy for your Mom´s long and joyful life. I thought I might have a unique "Aunt Lil" remembrance to share, but instead I´m thrilled to read the comments of her other nieces and nephews. The "wonderfulness of Aunt Lil" was definitely not unique to me. ... Love you guys.

Carole & Jerry Emming & Family

February 27, 2023

Aunt Lil will always have a special place in my memories. She was sweet, loving, and truly beautiful.

D D

February 27, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Michele and Ralph Deyo

February 26, 2023

George and Marty your mom was the dearest and sweetest aunt and godmother. I will miss her singing happy birthday to me every December .Through all the years she never forgot!! She and Uncle George were always at my families functions!!
She will always be on my heart!

Timothy Sullivan

February 26, 2023

George and Marty, I am sad to learn of your Mom's passing. She surely is the last of a great group of friends formed from your Dad and his childhood friends, including my Dad, Ed Sullivan. My Mom and Dad cherished their life long friendship the Curry's. What a wonderful, long life your mother lived...may she rest in peace. -- Tim Sullivan

Jay Trungale

February 26, 2023

She was the last of the best, and the best of the last I´ll always remember sweet wonderful aunt Lil from the time I was born and lived upstairs. She will always be in our hearts and our prayers will be with her forever Jay& Patricia Trungale family.

Linda & Bill Penninger & Family

February 25, 2023

Our beautiful Aunt Lil. I can hear her melodic voice and will remember her always for the warmth and love she gave to us.

Patrick DeMoon

February 25, 2023

Judi and I will always remember our aunt Lil for the love she shared with all of us, AND HOW SHE AND UNCLE GEORGE WOULD ALWAYS BE THE FIRST ON THE DANCE FLOOR.
Pat & Judi DeMoon & Family.

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Smith-Corcoran Chicago Funeral Home

6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary of the Woods Church

6955 N Hiawatha Ave., Chicago, IL

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