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Ann Bird Obituary

Ann G. Bird, nee Gaughan, of Elmhurst, formerly of Berkeley and Scranton, PA. Beloved wife of Dr. Thomas J. "Tweeter"; loving mother of Dr. Mary Lourdes (Phillip Pekron) Bird M.D., Patricia (Mike) Wlezien, Michelle (Rich) Pelsor, Laureen (Chris) Carini, Sharon, Karen (Marco Casalaina); fond sister of Catherine Joyce, the late Gerard and Walter Gaughan; dearest grandmother of Rebecca (Derek Lyon), Cynthia (Michael Bishof), Brian Pekron, Amanda and Ashley Pelsor, Caitlin and Brian Wlezien, Catherine Carini and Ava Casalaina; and great-grandmother of Gavin Pelsor. Resting at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst, IL 60126. Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, August 17, 2012 at 8:45 a.m., to St. Domitilla Church. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Womens Choice, 123 W. St Charles Rd., Suite 101, Lombard, IL 60148 or Alzheimer's Foundation, appreciated. 630-834-3515.

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Published by East DuPage Press/Spectator/Argus on Aug. 17, 2012.

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August 21, 2012

With deepest sympathy to the family during your time of grief. Psalms 46:1 says " God is for us a refuge and strength. A help readily to be found during difficult times. May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.

Billy &Judy McDonough and girls

August 20, 2012

We're all so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom...or as I always called her "Saint Ann" She's the best, the world lost a great soul! Our prayers are with you and your Dad

Shawn, Terry, Ryan, Erin and Connor Bird

August 20, 2012

We were away last week, but our thoughts and prayers were with you all in Chicago. Aunt Ann will always be remebered with love.

August 17, 2012

Our condolences to the Bird family on the loss of your wife and mother, Ann. Our thoughts are with you.
The Boland Family from "OLGH":
Fred and Mary, Mary Anne, Fred Jr., Sue and Greg

Debbie McDonough

August 17, 2012

My deepest condolences to the entire Bird family. I always enjoyed seeing Aunt Ann at family functions and she always made me smile! God Bless all of you.

Jeffrey Bird

August 17, 2012

Chicago Birds,
We are thinking of you at this tough time and wish all the best for you and your families. Give Uncle Tom a big hug for me.
Jeff, Tracy, Erik, Carrie, Joey & Dylan

Roger Rowe

August 16, 2012

Our condolences to the Pekron family.
We had the pleasure of sitting next to Ann at many of the girls soccer games, she was a nice woman and part of a wonderfuI family, she will be missed by all who knew her.

Roger, Diana, Kate, Lauren

Mary McDonough & Family

August 16, 2012

All of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time of losing your Wife, your Mom, your Grandmother. We enjoyed many laughs with you and remember all of you with a smile on our faces. God bless and keep the Faith!

Chuck Fabing

August 16, 2012

Michelle and family my sympathies and condolences on your loss

August 16, 2012

MICHELLE, WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. JIM & KATE BELLUOMINI

Jerry & Joan Malkowski

August 16, 2012

Condolences to the entire Bird family on the loss of a special mother, grandmother and wife.

Susan Clark

August 16, 2012

Godspeed Mrs. Bird. You welcomed me into your home when you didn't know me and made me feel welcome, I will never forget that. To the whole family, words cannot express how I feel for you but know that memories, kept close to our hearts, keeps our loved ones living on forever - ? Susan Clark

Frank, Jinny & Jessica Bird

August 15, 2012

We will not be able to make the services, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Aunt Ann will be missed by many.

Jan Knapp

August 15, 2012

Ann, you will be missed by all that knew
you. Remembering the good times in
Berkeley. Jan

From the Staff of Conboy's Westchester Funeral Home

August 15, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Karen Todorovic

August 15, 2012

May you rest in peace Mrs. Bird. You were a special person to many.

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