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Nancy Staray Obituary

Nancy P. Staray, nee Parrish; beloved wife of Thomas A. Staray; dear daughter of the late Mike and Leona Parrish; fond sister of Sam (Vickie) Parrish and Karen (Jim) Towers; sister-in-law of Johanna Staray; aunt of many. Visitation was Friday, March 13th, 3:00pm to 9:00pm. Funeral Saturday, March 14th, 9:30am from Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, 4343 Main St. (1 blk. So. of Ogden Ave.), Downers Grove to St. Joseph Church. Mass 10:00am. Interment Assumption Cemetery. 630-968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com

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Published by Central DuPage News/Leader/Post/Press on Mar. 17, 2009.

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Deanna Schaeffer

March 20, 2009

Mr Sam & Vickie Parrish

Deepest sympathy to you and family in your loss.

The Staff of Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan

March 17, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Colleen & Jim Nelis

March 14, 2009

Dear Tom,
We haven't seen you guys in a while. Nancy will be deeply missed by all of us. She always had a smile on her face and something positive to say. We have all been blessed to know her. We wish we could be there for you, but please know you are in our prayers.
Love,
Jim and Colleen Nelis

Larry Basich

March 12, 2009

Dear Tom,

I am sorry for your loss and hope that time will comfort you and help you cherish the time that you shared with Nancy. During your visit here, Nancy encouraged me to teach. Though I am not involved as a teacher in a school, I took her advice to heart and am a docent, teaching kids at our zoo as a volunteer. She will always be in my memory.

Love

LIfe is worth living well.

Timothy Basich

March 12, 2009

Dear Cousin Tom:
I send my deepest sympathy to you and the family. Nancy's hospitality, grace
and affection was only exceeded by her
devotion to you and her sincere
unselfish generosity. She cultivated the
joy of living and shared her warmth and presence without restraint. I will miss
her and you have my service at your
disposal. Love, Timothy.

Maryann Flock

March 12, 2009

Nancy was a terrific woman. She did teach. After retirement, Nancy supervised students at North Central. She played brilliantly on bass clarinet and percussion with Benedictine's Bands, and handbells at St. Joseph's parish. She will always be remembered for kind smiles and gentle heart. My deepest sympathy to her family.

Nancy Klintworth

March 12, 2009

Is this Mrs. Staray who taught in West Chicago District #33? I am so sorry for your loss. She was a fantastic teacher to two of my sons and she should be commended for her work. God bless you all.

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