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Maxine Scanlan Obituary

Scanlan, Maxine (nee McDonald) 87, passed away peacefully June 7, 2013. Resident of Plymouth Place, LaGrange Park, formerly of Western Springs. Beloved wife for 66 years of Robert; cherished mother of the late son, Michael; loving mother of Jeffery (Jacquelyn), Douglas (Julie), Scanlan and Nancy Timyan; devoted grandmother of Kathleen, Robert and Maureen Scanlan, Renee (James) Breeden, Mark and Kurt (Christina) Eismueller, Hannah and Jake Antonczyk, Jack and Anne Timyan; dear sister of the late Raymond, the late Imogene, the late William (Dollie), the late Shirley and the late Sandy; very special aunt to many nieces and nephews. Maxine was a wonderful and talented seamstress and homemaker. She was also a very creative decorator. She was a member of the Western Springs Garden Club, The Questers, and Grace Lutheran Church of LaGrange.

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Published by Doings-Weekly, The from Jun. 13 to Jun. 19, 2013.

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April 18, 2017

Hi Mom!
I know you're in heaven. God blessed me by making me your daughter.
You're personality was one of love, honesty, generosity and faith.
I pray I see you again.
Love, Nancy

Nancy Timyan

April 18, 2017

Hi Mom,
I know your at peace in heaven. You were the nicest person I've ever known all my life.
You always offered me love, support and knowledge.
You taught me how to love others and to be generous.
You worked so hard all your life... I will always be grateful that our creator, God, gave me the gift of having you as my Mom.
All my love,
Your daughter, Nancy

September 18, 2013

Your gentle voice, kind disposition, and warm touch will be remembered always. I will forever be thankful you were in my life. Much Aloha Grandma Scanlan, may you rest in peace. Renee

June 12, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Bob & family

Joan (June) Bolser (Zerger)

June 11, 2013

Jeff Scanlan

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We travel through this life so quickly that time is never taken with the special people that we meet along the way. Our deepest sympathy to Bob and family from your Woodlands friends

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Good Friday 2013 - Aunt Maxine, we are all grateful for the time we had together.

Rick Holke

June 9, 2013

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Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside

1025 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525

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Dole Hall at Plymouth Place

315 N. LaGrange Rd, LaGrange Park, IL

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