Edward Lindell Obituary

Edward C. Lindell, Jr., (He had many nicknames: Junior, George or Baboo), age 86, a resident of Naperville, prior long-time resident of West Chicago and a winter resident of Panama City Beach, FL. Died Tuesday, August 25, 2009, after a courageous but brief battle with liver cancer. Born on June 11, 1923 to Anna and Edward C. Lindell, Sr. in Chicago, IL. After his mother's death, Edward was raised by his aunt, Mildred Gustaf. Ed graduated from Wheaton Community High School. He proudly served his country in the US Army Air Corps/US Air Force, both in World War II and the Korean Conflict. Ed married Audrey Rose McGarry on September 28, 1950 in between WW II and Korea. They were married for 50 years, until the time of Audrey's death in 2001. Following his father's footsteps, he worked for Public Service and retired from Commonwealth Edison Co. After retirement, he enjoyed golf, traveling with Audrey and being with his grandchildren. In 2002, Ed decided to winter in Panama City Beach, FL, He enjoyed several years on the beach and had met many wonderful people there. After discovering his cancer, Ed moved into Spring Meadow, Senior Living Facility in Naperville, He met many lovely people there, enjoying his short residency there. As time went on, he needed additional care, which was provided by the many angels of Family Centered Hospice, especially Cindy Montgomery. He is survived by his daughter, Rosanne (James) Peterson and grandchildren Eric, Kurt and Neil, all of Naperville. Also survived by his step-brother Charles (Mary) Lindell of Wisconsin and nieces Judy (Gerald) Bell and Mary (Glenn) McParland. George, Baboo: you will be missed! Memorials donations may be made to the Family Centered Hospice, 2171 Executive Drive, Addison, IL 60101 or All Saints Catholic Academy, 1155 Aurora Ave., Naperville, IL 60540 or Marmion Academy, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora, IL 60502. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 29 at 10:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 2220 Lisson Road, Naperville, IL. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, August 28 from 4:00 8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60540. Info: 630-355-0213 or www.friedrich-jones.com