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Shirley MacKinnon Obituary

MacKinnon, Shirley T. Age 89, of Wauwatosa, WI, formerly of Park Ridge, IL, born into eternal life on August 8, 2010. Loving daughter of the late Harry and Winifred Cullen. Dear mother of Sr. Therese MacKinnon, D.C., Donald (Joan) MacKinnon and Marita (Mariano) Schifalacqua. Proud grandmother of Laura (Brad) Gampfer, Erica (Mark) Gronley and Scott MacKinnon, Marc (Barbara) Schifalacqua, Meghan Schifalacqua and Maura Schifalacqua. Dearest great-grandmother of Patrick Gampfer and Sienna and Mia Gronley. Fond sister of the late John Martin Cullen, D.D.S. and Genevieve (the late John) McNalis. Also survived by nephews, Fr. John McNalis and Daniel (Daria Wels) McNalis; grandniece, Genevieve; grandnephew, Timothy McNalis; other nieces, nephews, friends and relatives. Shirley was an elementary school teacher for over 20 years at St. John Berchman School in Chicago. Visitation Friday 4 PM until time of Vigil Service at 7:15 PM at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland) Park Ridge. Funeral Saturday 9:15 AM from the funeral home to St. Paul of the Cross Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Info: 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Aug. 11, 2010.

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August 15, 2010

Sr. Therese, Donald, Marita
Please accept my sympathy. I knew your mother well. We had many good times togeher while my children were attending St. John's and I was secretary there. My daughter was at the wake. I wish I could have been there, but I live in Chandler AZ now. Your mother will be missed.

Janet Lotegeluaki

August 11, 2010

Hi, Marita and family. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember your mother fondly and and have often smiled as I think of her. I remember the conference we attended in Chicago . . . she had come along with you, and I remember how sweet she was conversing with Joseph over dinner at Joe's House of Blues (or something like that) and walking along Navy Pier in her stylish flings. She was such a delightful and classy lady. I hope your many wonderful memories and the promise of the reunion yet to come will give you comfort at this time. Take care . . .

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