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Agnes Beeson Obituary
Born: November 27, 1930
Died: August 17, 2018
Agnes A. Beeson (nee O'Neill), age 87, of Apopka, Florida, passed away on Friday August 17, 2018. Agnes was born November 27, 1930.
Beloved wife of the late Jerry Beeson; Loving mother of Linda (James) Gottschalk and Laura (Darrel) Clark; Cherished grandmother of Cara (Jeff) Goddard, James Gottschalk III, Chase (Giulia) Clark and Kylie Clark; Proud great grandmother of Genevieve Goddard; Kind daughter of the late Lawrence and Alice O'Neill Jr.; Dear sister of Larry O'Neill; Sweet sister in law of Sandra Polit and Mary Beeson; Fond aunt of Larry, Patty, Bob, Terri, Ken, Beverly, Tim, Dawn, Gerald, Kevin, Amy, and Jennifer; Lifelong friend of Lori Rook.
While her favorite roles were mother and grandmother, Agnes enjoyed a lifetime of volunteering including Past President of the Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary where she launched the Candy Striper Program, Past President of Downers Grove Women's Club and Board Member of the Illinois General Federation of Women's Clubs. Agnes was a realtor in Downers Grove and worked at Carson Pirie Scott in Yorktown for nearly 10 years. She was a devoted Catholic, proud of her Irish roots and a huge fan of the Chicago White Sox and Notre Dame Football.
A funeral mass was held on Friday, August 24, 2018 at St. Germaine Church. Interment St. Mary Cemetery.
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Priscilla Lynch
August 22, 2018
My sincere condolences to family and friends. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn, sustain your family during this difficult time - Isaiah 61:1, 2.
Lynne Wojcik
August 22, 2018
Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a great Mom and grandmother. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Lynne Wojcik
NT
August 22, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.I am so sorry for your loss. May your family receive strength from God. "He will make you firm, he will make you strong, he will firmly ground you." - 1Peter 5:10
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