Eileen M. Colgan

Eileen M. Colgan

Eileen Colgan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 27, 2005.
Eileen M. Colgan, of Park Ridge, loving mother of Michael and Joseph Kumala and Kelly Dawn Brooks; beloved daughter of George and the late Joanne Colgan; dear sister of Elizabeth Andresen, Kathleen Colgan-Simonelli, Christine Viola and the late Barbara Colgan; cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m. at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner (Rt. 14 at Acres Ln.). Funeral Monday, Feb. 28, 9:15 a.m. from chapel to Our Lady of Ransom Church. Greenwood at Normal, Park Ridge. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Lady of Ransom Church Building Fund. Info, 847-824-5155.

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