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Jeffrey Bottorff Obituary
CHICAGO - Jeffrey Todd Bottorff died on Thursday, August 5, in his Chicago, Illinois, home after a brief illness. Jeff, 47, a marketing specialist, worked for the Obama Indiana campaign in 2008 and was employed at Market Fax, Inc., for more than 15 years. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, in 1985. He was a National High School Merit Scholar and a member of the swim team at Mishawaka High School, graduating in 1981. He will be fondly remembered by friends and family for his ready willingness to help others, his dedication to numerous charities and political organizations, as well as his encyclopedic knowledge, quick intelligence and rapier wit. He is survived by his loving mother and father, Sheila and Richard Bottorff of Stevensville, Michigan; his two brothers, James Bottorff and David Bottorff, both of Chicago; and his sister, Laura Preston, also of Stevensville. Jeff is also survived by his nephews, Anthony Preston and Jacob Bottorff, and his niece, Alexandra Preston. A funeral service will be held in Mishawaka. For details, contact Bubb Funeral Chapel at (574) 255-3126. He will be buried at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park in Granger. Mourners may sign an online guestbook at www.bubbfuneralchapel.com under "Obituaries." In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Jeffrey Bottorff Memorial Fund, care of David W. Bottorff, University of Chicago Library, Chicago, IL 60637.
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for Jeffrey Bottorff
Neal and Betty (Bottorff) Corey
August 17, 2010
Dear Dick and Sheila, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stephanie Olson
August 16, 2010
My condolences to the entire family. I am grateful that I was able to meet Jeff, even if it was for such a short time, at Jim and Laura's wedding this summer. I will always remember him smiling with the family during the pictures.
Jon Daggy
August 15, 2010
I am very sorry to hear about Jeff. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless the Bottorff family.
Jon Daggy
August 15, 2010
I am very sorry to hear about Jeff. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless the Bottorff family.
Jean (Bottorff)Fitterling
August 13, 2010
Dear Dick, Sheila, and family,
May your heart be touched and comfort be given to you all by knowing that so many care.
With love from cousins, Jean and Bob
Sheryl Hansen
August 11, 2010
Laura and family,
So sorry for the loss of Jeff. My prayers are with you.
Sheryl Wise Hansen MHS Class of '80
Rick Rieff
August 11, 2010
Laura,I am so sorry for your loss.I lost my brother two years ago,It is a difficult time.Your family will be in my prayers.
Adrienne Bodell
August 11, 2010
My deepest condolences.....
Sharon Leslie Grant
August 10, 2010
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. I thank God I had the opportunity to meet Jeff. He was a very special person. We worked at Market Facts, Inc. together for over 8 yrs. I loved his sense of humor. It would lighten the pressure of those impossible deadlines we had to meet. Day after day we shared a lot of our hopes and dreams. I'm glad to see some of his came true and he lived a successful life. He will truly be missed.
Cindy Keip-King
August 10, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Bottorff family... Class of MHS '82
August 10, 2010
I am sadden to hear about the passing of Jeffrey. I remember him back at Beiger Elementary School when I was his first grade teacher. I moved away after 3 years in Mishawaka but always remember the classes from my early years of teaching. May God give you peace in your loss. Judy Bakker
Sarah Foye
August 10, 2010
Our condolences to your family. Sending you comfort during this terrible time of grief. Pat, Sarah and Adam Foye
Boyd Jajesnica
August 10, 2010
Sheila and Dick,
Donna and I send our deepest condolences for your unbearable loss. Hopefully there will be a peaceful acceptance for you both before too long. Love Donna and Boyd
August 10, 2010
Laura, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers. Jen Hamman Nijak
Heidi Shanafelt
August 10, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Jeff was a good friend to me in High School. Class of 81
Victoria Buckley
August 10, 2010
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. There are no words to express. Please know I am here for you in any way, shape and form. I hope you can take some comfort in knowing you are so loved. God Bless.
August 10, 2010
To the Bottorff family, our most sincere condolances. Craig, Kurt, Doug and Becky Kronewitter, MHS Class of '81, '83, '88, and '90.
August 10, 2010
I have many wonderful memories growing up with Jeff in school. He was one of my best friends. May the family be in all of our prayers.
Julie (Grossman) Pitsenbarger
April de Haan
August 10, 2010
Mrs. Bottorff,
Please accept my deepest condolences. I am so sorry for your loss.
April Smith de Haan
MHS Class of '93
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