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Marie Mirr Obituary

Marie R. Mirr, 87, of Waukegan, IL, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 after a brief stay in the hospital battling pneumonia. She was a very fair, loving, caring, thoughtful, and honest lady. Above all she was true to her faith. She was active in her church and community. She was always helping others and was a great role model for all. Marie was preceded in death by her husband Gordon Mirr; son Gordon "Pat" Mirr; and daughter Sharon Mirr. She is survived by her daughter Donna Greenlee of Duncanville, TX; daughter-in-law Patricia Mirr of Morrow, GA; granddaughters DeAnna Pence of Jonesboro, GA, Danette Fairman of Chester, VA, Laurie Blankenship of Kemp, TX, Brandi Schlottman of Ennis, TX, and Sara Fred of Kennedale, TX; grandsons Craig Mirr of Jonesboro, GA and Josh Greenlee of Red Oak, TX; and 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday, February 25, 2017, from 9:00 until 10:00 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church, 10655 W Wadsworth Road, Beach Park, IL. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville, IL. Please sign the online guest book at www.congdonfuneralhome.com

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Published by News Sun on Feb. 24, 2017.

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Jill Grubbs

February 24, 2017

Marie was a wonderful woman. Always so caring and kind. She volunteered with ElderCARE for several years. Helping homebound elders with grocery shopping and friendly visits. She will be missed. May God bless her and her family.

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church

10655 W Wadsworth Road, Beach Park, IL

Feb

25

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church

10655 W Wadsworth Road, Beach Park, IL

Feb

25

Interment

Ascension Cemetery

Libertyville, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Congdon & Company Funeral Directors Ltd - Zion

3012 Sheridan Rd, Zion, IL 60099

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