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Nancy Kirchner Obituary

Nancy Kirchner, nee Donald, age 60, musician, teacher, social worker and feminist, ascended into heaven on June 4, 2002. Beloved wife of Leonard Kirchner; loving mother of Pamela (Dennis) Daniel and Colin (Lenae) Kirchner; devoted grandmother of Quinn; dear sister of Robert (Jackie) Donald and devoted aunt of Kim (Ed) Pentuic and Heather (Bill) Brachman. Nancy dedicated her life to encouraging each person she came in contact with to learn, love, laugh and help others. She gave all she had to give. She earned degrees from Roosevelt University in Music Education, Governor's State University in Ecology, and George Williams School in Social Work. Memorial contributions should be made in Nancy's name to Respond Now, 1439 Emerald Ave., Chicago Heights, IL 60411. To celebrate Nancy's life visit http://home.attbi.com/~adimage1/index.html.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 9, 2002.

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Nancy Schultz (Korbas)

June 20, 2002

Donald, Pam, Colin & family, I am deeply saddened by your great loss. I will never forget the memories of volunteering at Safety Town and working with Nancy. You've all been special friends to my sister, my family and I, and we will miss Nancy very much.

Judith Nellis

June 14, 2002

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Nancy Kirchner.



Regretfully, I did't know of her passing until now. She will be remembered by all of us.



Mr. & Mrs. James Nellis & Family

Chicago, IL

Lee Kasen

June 12, 2002

Sorry to Have heard of this great lose and wanted to give some of the kindness back.

As I live in germany the information did not come as fast as it should, please excuse me for being late...

Karla Tatchell

June 11, 2002

Our lives are filled with simple joys and blessings, and one of the joys in life ist to have been touched by Nancy Kirchner.

Pam Daniel

June 11, 2002

I shall pass through

this world but once,

and any good, therefore,

that I can do or

any kindness

that I can show to any human being

let me do it now.

Let me not defer or neglect

for I shall not

pass this way again.

_______________________

the momentum my Mother continued on with in her work needs to be carried on - please give of yourself to those who can benefit from your talents

Fran Kleifgen

June 9, 2002

As Assistant Superintendent of Prairie-Hills Elementary School District #144, and the Director of its Special Education Department, I have known Nancy for the pat eight years. She will be deeply missed by the many children and adults whose hearts she touched and lives she inspired. God bless her!

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