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Ryan
January 20, 2009
I am sorry to hear about Mary Alice, my prayers are with you and your family.
Susan Johnson
January 9, 2009
My deepest condolences to the Odling family with Mary's untimely passing. I had the priviledge of knowing her as my highschool teacher as well as my attorney. She was a very beautiful person. She will be missed greatly.
Darlene Abbott
January 9, 2009
We had the privaledge of Mary Alice serving on the board of the Boys and Girls Club for about a year though she had to leave the board to take care of her mother we will never forget her contribution to our organization.
Boys & Girls Club Staff
Melodie Hueber
January 6, 2009
Dear Mike and Lauren,
I taught with your mother many years ago at Harlem. She was such an intelligent, funny and wonderful person to work with. Please accept my deepest sympathy in her untimely passing. Know that she touched many in her short time here, and let your good memories comfort you.
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Jessica Cheney Nelson
January 6, 2009
Mike, Lauren, and Families-
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. It's been years, but I still remember all the time our families spent together when we were growing up. Our thoughts and prayers remain with you. May all your wonderful memories bring you comfort and peace.
Troy and Jessica (Cheney) Nelson
Jeanny Foster
January 5, 2009
Dear Michael and Lauren,
I am Anne-Marie and Nick Foster's mother, and I was very saddened to read of your mother's untimely death. I saw her a few years ago at Holy Family Church, and we had a nice conversation.
Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you,
Jeanny Foster and Family
Susan OConnor
January 3, 2009
As one of Mary Alice's Alpha Phi roommates at Illinois, long distance news of her sudden, unexpected death deeply saddens me. Michael and Lauren will be in my thoughts now that life's impermanence has injected itself and ended a cherished, meaningful connection.
Francis Martinez
January 3, 2009
My deepest condolences to the Odling family. Mary was a good and kind person. She will be missed.
Kari Erickson
January 3, 2009
Mary Alice,
I am shocked with you passing on. You were a good attorney we shared alot of ups and downs. You talked so much about your children as well as your grandchildren. Every time I came into your office you had another picture to show me of the grandchildren. Now you are in a peaceful place. God Bless you and your family.
Tami Titus
January 2, 2009
Lauren:
We were very saddened and shocked to learn of your moms death. Please know we are thinking of you and praying for you at this difficult time.
Tami, Cordell and Craig Titus
Kathie (Kuehl) Loy
January 2, 2009
Michael and Lauren, I am so sad to hear about your Mom. I was your first grade teacher at Holy Family School and your Mom was a great parent and very kind to me. I have lost both of my parents so I know how hard this is for you both. I will pray for you and your Mom.
David & Kim Carter
January 2, 2009
Our deepest condolences....we are very saddened by the loss of Mary Alice...As everyone has said, she was a very intelligent, nice, warm, funny person....and a dear friend of ours...she stopped in our office not to long ago to show off the pictures of the beautiful grand babies....she was very prowd...I (we) will miss her....We send our deepest sympathies....
Kevin Kasmar
January 2, 2009
My deepest condolences to the Odling family for their loss. I remember Mary Alice very well from my years at the University of Illinois. She was a great contributor to our fraternity's programs and always fun to be around.
Again, my deepest sympathies.
Mary McWilliams
January 2, 2009
I’ve known Mary Alice since May of 2004 when I began working for her as her secretary. Mary Alice was a wonderful, beautiful, kind and extremely intelligent person. Mary Alice supported me through my difficult high risk pregnancy and shared my joy when my sons were born healthy. Working for her was my first experience working in the legal field and I couldn’t have had a better teacher. She never got mad or frustrated with me when I made mistakes but instead laughed at them. She was always so laid back and I felt comfortable coming to her with any problem. I’ve always considered Mary Alice a dear friend and I am truly saddened by this loss. I have always believed that people come into your life for a reason and I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to know and befriend such an awesome woman. My condolences to her friends and family. You are all in my prayers.
Dan & Kathy Sleezer
January 2, 2009
Mike and Lauren --
I am a fraternity brother of your father and knew both your Mom and Dad in college and after. I have very fond memories of your Mom and the friendship she gave me in college and me and my wife after college. The Odling festivities were always fun whether they were at the house on New Years Eve or summertime at Lauderdale Lakes as your folks were always gracious and giving hosts. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family.
David Englund
January 2, 2009
My condolences to the entire family.
David Englund
Former judge, 17th Circuit
Kristine Gore
January 2, 2009
Mike, Lauren and family,
We are saddened to hear of your mother's death. Please know we are thinking of you all at this difficult time. Our prayers and blessings to you. Kris and John Gore
Allyson Misevich
January 2, 2009
Mary Alice was one of my best friends. I can hardly believe that I won't hear that cute giggle of hers again when we would talk forever and laugh about something silly, or the way she would always come up with the right answer whenever I called with a quick legal research question. She was a brilliant woman--from teaching English at Harlem Middle School to the legal profession. I first met her when I substitute taught for her when she left to have her baby, Lauren. I knew how special she was to her students; they loved her and seriously missed her while she was gone. I could tell what a great teacher she was by her detailed and thought-provoking lesson plans. I have so many wonderful memories over all the years--the Law Follies, my son lovingly calling her "Miracle Whip" because her initials MAO sounded like mayo, her artistic hand-writing, her impeccably decorated Christmas trees, the train rides into Chicago for the ISBA family law seminars, the time she spent hours and hours by my side without a complaint helping me write the second of two appellate briefs due within days of each other, and how she loved her children and those beautiful grand babies--showing their pictures to everyone. God must have decided that her work on earth was done because He has taken her from us to be with Him. God Bless her, Love always, Allyson
Tina King-Love
January 1, 2009
May God Be with You During Your Time of Sorrow, Mary Was A Great Encouragement To My Life, For Had It Not Ben For Her I Wouldn't have Gone Back To School To Earn My Paralegal Degree, Her Words Of Encouragement, & Friendship Meant The World To Me. She Will Be Greatly Missed, And Will Always Remain In My Heart Throughout the Rest Of My Days.
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