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Alexandra Ferris Obituary

Alexandra Fleming Ferris Services for Alexandra "Alex" Fleming Ferris, will be held at 11 a.m. today, at the Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Born Dec. 14, 1950, in Duluth, Minn., the daughter of John Alexander and Claire Fleming Ferris, she passed away Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003. Alex was a 1968 graduate of Duluth East High School. She attended Hamline University in St. Paul, Minn., and graduated from the University of Minnesota. She was an employee of United Airlines since 1987 and had been a Chicago area resident for more than 20 years. She is survived by her beloved sons, Alexander Hamilton Crosby, born in 1991 and Devon Scott Crosby, born in 1993; brother, Scott Ferris of Portland, Ore.; sister, Jane LeRoy of Plano, Texas; nephew, Jack LeRoy; and niece, Jessica LeRoy. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Cyrus. The family requests that memorials may be made to the Chicago affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 368 N. Myrtle, Elmhurst, IL 60126. Friends may visit www.dailyherald.com/obits to express condolences and sign the guest book. For funeral information, (847) 358-7411.

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Published by Daily Herald from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2003.

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Nancy Duncan

January 29, 2003

I am truly sorry to hear of Alex's passing. I met her through a mutual friend and neighbor who cared

deeply for Alex and her children. She was a true fighter. I sincerely pray that she is at peace.

I could tell she loved her close friends a great deal and for that, the loss of Alex will be difficult for many.

Sincerely,

Nancy Duncan

Neil and Louise Tarr

January 25, 2003

We were so sad to hear the news about Alex from Uncle Guy. The last time Neil talked to her on the phone was after Claire passed away. She sounded good. See you at the memorial in July.



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April Supalo

January 25, 2003

I was extremely saddened to hear the news about Alex from my sister Louise. Alex and I worked on the ramp at United Airlines. We had lunch together often. She'll be sorely missed.

Jerome Kaplan

January 20, 2003

I am so sorry to hear about Alex's death. I know the last few years have been unkind to her, especially with respect to her children. She loved them so much.



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Carol Krause

January 20, 2003

My condolences to Alexandra's two wonderful boys and her family. Alex and I worked together at United, both on the Ramp and Customer Service. Whenever we ran into each other the conversation always turned to our children....she was a very proud mother and always kept her children at a top priority. She will be missed by all of her friends at United Airlines.

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