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Marjorie Feeney Obituary

Marjorie A. Feeney, nee Mohr, 81, of Elmhurst, IL, formerly of Oak Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late John Francis; devoted and loving mother of Maureen Schleyer, Kathleen (Tim) Newport, Mary Ann, Colleen (John) Ptaszynski, Sharon, Terri (Mike) Evon, Chris, Carol (Adam) Holland and the late Dan and John Joseph; mother-in-law of Carol; cherished grandmother of Kate, Molly, Kelly, Meghan, Becky, Lindsey, Joe, Anabel, Jim, Dan, Polly, Grace, Johnny and Aoibheann; great-grandmother of Evan, Emma and Max. A community activist for the rights of the developmentally disabled, co-founder of the Voice of the Retarded, advocate and former board member of Seguin Services, dedicated mother of 10, devout Catholic and believer in perpetual adoration, a lover of books and music, a dollmaker and poet in her own right. Her faith carried her throughout her life and in her death. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. at Salerno's Galewood Chapel, 1857 N. Harlem. Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m. to Ascension Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Seguin Services, 3100 S. Central Ave., Cicero, IL, 60804-3987. Douglas Peterson Funeral Director. Funeral info, 773-889-1700.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 6, 2004.

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Sharon and Michael Tallman

January 7, 2004

Colleen and Family,



Not only was your Mom the matriarch of a large family, a full-time job for most people, but she also lived a very impressive life outside her home. Filled with purpose and inspiration, she clearly led an enthusiastic, energetic life, supporting and leading her favorite cause, creating both dolls and poetry, and relying on her faith to guide her in difficult times. Please accept our sincere condolences, and may the sorrow you feel from the loss of your mother be diminished by the pride you experience reflecting on her wonderful accomplishments.

Alicia Kinane

January 7, 2004

Mary Ann -

Many prayers for you and your family during this time.

York Millet

January 6, 2004

Miss Feeney,



I am very sorry you are sad. I miss you when we are in class and I hope you are back soon and feeling happy again.



Love, York

Karen and Rich Tedesco

January 6, 2004

We were so sorry to hear about your Mother, Colleen. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Karen and Rich Tedesco

Mary Fredrich

January 6, 2004

My deepest sympathy to all.



I long remember the happy days I shared with your mom and dad at camp, etc., and all their family.



God Bless Mary (Scalise) Fredrich

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