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Madeleine Cronin Obituary

Madeleine E. Cronin Madeleine Easter Cronin (nee McGahey) age 94, of Western Springs. Beloved wife of the late Phil; devoted mother of Suzanne (Lawrence) Comes, Nancy (Richard) Clark, Michelle (the late Roger) Pallastrini and Patricia Casey; cherished grandmother of 9; proud great-grandmother of 2; loved aunt of many. Visitation was Thursday, December 26, 2013, 4:00-9:00 pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers Friday, December 27, 10:45 am from the chapel to St. John of the Cross Church for Mass at 11:15 am. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society of Chicago or Wellness House of Hinsdale. Funeral Home Information Phone: (708) 352-6500

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Jan. 1, 2014.

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John Quinn

December 30, 2013

Aunt Madeleine ( Maddy) was truly a gift to the Quinn clan. Her quiet and loving dignity has been a guiding light and a source of strength for many decades and several generations. Aunt Madeleine is greatly missed.

Karen (Wicklander) Ziemba

December 26, 2013

Dear Suzanne and Patti,
To your entire family, my sincerest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. She was such a gracious woman; I have many memories of her and your Dad. I'm sorry I didn't see you at the funeral home this evening; you all had just left. I was able to pay my respects and smiled for the last time at your dear sweet Mom. May God bless your family with many wonderful memories and may she rest in peace. My love to all (especially your boys, Patti!)

Anne Levinsky

December 24, 2013

Much Love and Comfort to the Family of Madeleine Cronin during this difficult time of Loss and Sadness.

December 23, 2013

Dick and Linda Declusin, You are in our thoughts. She was a great Lady. Our dog's name is Charley (a girl, adopted) and i always remember how Maddy called all of us "Charley"! Hugs, Me

Pam Murtaugh

December 23, 2013

I have only known "Aunt Maddie" through the adoring eyes of her niece -- Pamela Quinn Greaney -- and brief chances to meet this true lady. She had such grace and warmth, with a vibrant intelligence that shown in the gleam of her bright eyes. Your loss is her final blessing: She has passed "through a glass darkly" to where the light never ends; going home before you, joining a grand reunion, biding endless time until you meet again. Here, as we enjoy holy nights, surely a bell is ringing somewhere as a new angel gets her wings. It was a wonderful life.

December 22, 2013

My sincerest condolences to you all for your loss. I deeply regret that I will never get to know her. But she will live on through all the souls she touched during her 94 years. God speed Madeleine. Safely rest. --Jim Bradley

Mark Gayle Andy Audi & Brent Smith

December 22, 2013

Dearest Cronin Family
Thank you for sharing your mother with us. She held herself with dignity, like the Queen, and allowed us to enjoy her glow. Her attention to detail and follow-up with prior conversations was remarkable and complimentary. It was a privilege to have known her. Thank God for her legacy of family. I am sure she was very proud of all of you.

Patty Adamshick

December 22, 2013

So sorry for your great loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers here in Toledo. Tony, Patty, Jack, Alex, Katie and Maddie

Christmas 2011 with my grandma

Paul Comes

December 22, 2013

What a wonderful and rich 94 years! As her grandson, I had the privilege of learning from her and growing into a better person because of her. I was so fortunate to have her in my life - on the receiving end of a lot of good dinners, a patient and receptive ear, and a lot of love. Her passion for her family, for putting us before herself, and for serving others won't be forgotten. We will miss you terribly but do our best to celebrate you in our daily life.

Gayle Mitchell -Bock

December 22, 2013

Heartfelt sympathy for your Family as your dear mother moves on to the wondrous hear after. We will meet again!

Cathy Cornelius

December 21, 2013

From the first moment I ever met this wonderful woman, about 46 years ago, she made me feel so welcome into her house. She always remembered so much about me, and was interested in what I had been doing, how my family was without being prying. Mrs. Cronin, you see, was the genuine renaissance woman. A real lady. We will all miss her dearly.

Patricia Casey

December 21, 2013

I was such a lucky girl as I got to share 57 great birthdays with my Mom. Sadly she was tired and passed away, but she had 94 1/2 wonderful years of her life. Now she is with my dad celebrating again. Thank you for giving me and my children such beautiful memories that we will have forever.

Madeleine Easter Cronin

Love you

Cheryl Rogers

December 21, 2013

Pat and family,
Hugs and prayers to each of you. May you all find comfort with her beautiful memories.

December 21, 2013

I was such a lucky daughter as I got to share 57 great birthdays with my Mom. Sadly she was tired and passed away, but she had 94 1/2 wonderful years of her life. Now she is with my dad celebrating again. Thank you for giving me and my children such beautiful memories that we will cheris forever.

Madeleine Easter Cronin

Love you

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Memorial Events
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Dec

26

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside

1025 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525

Dec

26

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside

1025 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525

Dec

27

Prayer Service

10:45 a.m.

Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside

1025 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525

Dec

27

Service

10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside

1025 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525

Dec

27

Funeral Mass

11:15 a.m.

St. John of the Cross Church

IL

Dec

27

Funeral Mass

11:15 a.m.

St. John of the Cross Church

IL

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