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Melanie Biederman Obituary

Melanie Joan Biederman, nee Murtaugh; age 56; beloved wife of Daniel J. Biederman, Sr.; loving mother of Daniel J. Jr., Colleen M., Andrew R. and Clare C. Biederman; loving daughter Genevieve and the late Richard Murtaugh; dear sister of Sandra M. Gondusky, Richard J. Murtaugh, Jr., Mary M. Mitchell, Michele M. Barney and the late Catherine A. Murtaugh; fond daughter-in-law of Richard T. Sr., and Judith A. Biederman; sister-in-law of Bradley J. and Richard T. Biederman. Visitation July 9th, 2009, Thursday 3:00 PM until time of Rosary Service 8:30 PM. Funeral Friday 10:00 AM from Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, 4343 Main St. (1 blk. S. of Ogden) Downers Grove to St. Joseph Church. Mass 10:30 AM. Entombment Assumption Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Les Turner ALS, 5550 W. Touhy Ave., Suite 302, Skokie, IL, 60077, appreciated. 630-968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com

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Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on Jul. 7, 2009.

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Bob Kohnen

April 1, 2010

Dan::
Just today I learned of Melanies passing. My sncere condolences. Sharon passed away on August 31st. They keep telling me the first year is the hardest. I'm not convinced. Stay strong for your family, Dan.

Jan Blum

July 17, 2009

Dear Dan & Children,
Sadly, I had not seen Melanie in recent years, and had not known of her illness. Unfortunately, I was out of town when I heard the news. Many years ago we shared much as new parents at our weekly playgroups. Our children were babies and toddlers then and we were fortunate to share fellowship and support one another through the challenges and joys of raising little ones. Over the years, I came to know Melanie as a very gracious and caring friend, not to mention a loving and devoted wife and mother. May she rest in peace and may your memories of her keep you mindful of her loving and generous spirit. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Fondly, Jan, Stu, Eric and Scott Blum

Deb Secara

July 13, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Remember the healing process takes time. My dad had a favorite saying "Take things one day at a time." Heed his advice. Take time to grieve.

Amy Long

July 9, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with this wonderful family. I hope that Melanie's cheerful spirit lives on forever in Danny, Colleen, Drew and Clare. May you always cherish the memories you have with your mom and know that she was special to so many people. I am thankful that I knew the kindness she brought to every day.

The Clemens family

July 9, 2009

Dear Dan, Danny, Colleen, Drew, and Clare,
We ache for the loss of your loving wife and mother, Melanie. Our prayers continue to ask God to ease your pain and grant you peace.

July 9, 2009

Dear Biederman Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.
Bob and Amy Marciniak from SJS

Rick and Nancy Rigoni

July 9, 2009

Dan, You and your family are in our thoughts and in our prayers. May God bless you.

Jacqueline Latiker

July 9, 2009

To the Biederman Family, i'm coming on behalf of ur "New Grace Family" bring or deepest condolenceson on ur lost of ur wife, and mother. R prayers r wit ur family n ur time of grief were parying ur strength we will keep lifting u up n prayer..... Just no shes n a better place were there no more pain and suffering but she will live n ur heart forever.....

July 8, 2009

Dear Dan and Family, May treasured memories carry you through this difficult time. Melanie's sweet smile, cheerful disposition, and generous nature will be forever in your hearts! My prayers are with you. Carole Long on Prairie Ave.

July 8, 2009

Dan & Family:

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your wonderful Melanie. No words can comfort right now, but we pray for peace.

Jim & Chris Patterson

Jean Powers

July 8, 2009

Condolences and prayers from extended family, Berning and Powers.

July 8, 2009

Dear Biederman Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.
The Green's on Oakwood Ave.

John Vitanovec

July 8, 2009

Dear Dan and family...our deepest condolences on the loss of your wife and mother. You are in our prayers in the days ahead. Kathleen and John Vitanovec

James Huff

July 8, 2009

Dear Dan,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Linda and Jim Huff

July 8, 2009

To the Biederman Family -
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
The Goray Family (neighbors on Lee)

Ginny Zemel

July 8, 2009

Dear friend Dan, dear children and Biederman Family,
Our family is deeply saddened by the loss of your dear wife, and loving mother, Melanie. May God be with all of you during this very difficult time to lift you, and take care of you and your beautiful family. May God give you strength with The Holy Spirit, Prayer and faith, and the love of God, and with family and friends beside you. Melanie will live in your hearts forever. God Bless.
With love and prayers,
Ginny (Long) Zemel and Pam (Long) Walker

Anita Wennlund

July 8, 2009

Dear Dan and Family,
I was so very blessed to have a wonderful visit with Melanie over the Christmas season. Every day I prayed for her to find strength to meet each new day that God gave her on earth. She was a dear friend and I will always remember her smile, which was automatic when she spoke of her family. She loved you all so very much. I will miss her and continue to keep her and all of you in my prayers. Please call me if there is anything at all I can do to be of help to any of you.
With love,
Anita

The Staff of Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan

July 8, 2009

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