Julia D. Mannix

I am sorry I was unable to personally be with Deacon Bob and his children at the wake and funeral. i am having Masses offered for Julia at my parish.
God's peace to you all!

My condolences and prayers to the family. She will truly be missed. I was the Administrative Assistant to Jerry and Julia at Davis McGrath LLC.

Nicole Jones

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bob.

Dear Bob and Grace, Alannah, Emily, Brendan, and her friends and family, I am so sorry for your loss.

Sending love and condolences from California wishing I could be there with you all to celebrate her life.

I´ve thinking of the last time I was in Chicago a few years ago and how happy I was to be able to enjoy an Italian beef from Johnnie´s with her and you Bob.

It was a quick visit for sure but one I´ll always remember and cherish.

Love you all and may she rest in paradise.

Your cousin Dennis

Many of my favorite childhood memories took place at the Mannix-Slobig house, especially at Julia's yearly Christmas parties.

John (Scott) and I, along with our then baby Jake, met Julia and Bob when we moved to Thatcher Road in 1990. They were wonderful friends and dear neighbors.

Because it was a little off the path, living there was special. The Thatcher gang, as we called ourselves, was a tight enclave of residents and an exceptional example of what neighborhood meant or should mean. Our "block" was actually 5 of them stretching along one side of a busy stretch of road, which was the price paid for the serenity of the Des Plaines River and forest preserve spreading out across from our front lawns. Memorably, the progressive Thatcher block parties involved traversing those long neighborhood blocks hauling, house to house, a "train" of Radio Flyer wagons packed with cold beer, wine, and elaborate foodstuffs, many inspired in Julia´s kitchen.

The memories are just so tender. Our family lived in our Thatcher home longer than any of the other homes that wound through our years in River Forest. And even after we moved from the neighborhood, we were honored "alumni" and always invited to the parties and events there, a precious bid since everyone in town wanted one of those invitations....

I last heard from Julia on my birthday in October. She commented on how she so fondly remembered our young days...that it was good to keep up on social media and she valued my photos and writings. She reminded me that we were born the same year and though the years, indeed, were catching up to all of us, she said she hoped I felt as good as I looked...What a sweet sentiment.

Warm, gentle thoughts today for an accomplished woman whose heart was a wide as her resume.

Ann and I visited my birth place in Chicago on many family occasions. Julia and Bob opened their home for our stays. They always treated our family with love and respect.
Julia was very Gracious and we had many meals including favorite restaurants such as Lou Malnati´s, and Johnny´s delicious best Italian beef in the world. We ate and drank until our bellies were full.
Our kids enjoyed each other´s company.
Marley their parrot often entertained us and joined in our conversations.
Julia and Marley were best friends. One time during the day Marley bit my left index finger. All the children thought it was the greatest thing since sliced bread.
I still bear the scar and that scare reminds me of Julia and all of our wonderful times. Julia was my number one favorite cousin. We will truly miss her and continue to reflect on the wonderful times we spent together.
In loving memory forever!!
The Kevin Mannix Family

The wonderful parties we used to have as neighbors on Thatcher. Several of us had small children and all built additions to our homes. This began our dinner parties...

Julia was an awesome cousin. After I got my first job in sales in Chicago, I called Julia at her firm and she graciously invited me to her office and introduced me to her entire office staff. I think that was my first sale. I will never forget Julia´s kindness.

Grace, Alannah, Emily, Brendan, Bob, and family,

I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom and wife. I hope you find comfort and love in each other and the fond memories you share of Julia during this difficult time.

To honor her memory, I´ve planted a tree through the link you provided as a small tribute to her life, and it's nice to think that her tree(s) will have a positive impact on the planet.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Grace, I´m here for you-always. If there´s anything I can do to support you or your family, don´t hesitate to let me know.

With deepest sympathy,
Juliet