Hi "Ween." Hard to believe 6 years have passed since you became an angel. I miss you every day, sister. Every time I hear the commercial "1-877 kars for kids" I think of you and know you're watching out for me. Love you always, girlfriend.  -Lisa ("Peanut")

Happy Birthday, "Ween." Going over to the house for Tommy's birthday party...hard to believe he'll be 16. I miss you! We miss all you! Hope you're doing lots of flip-flops. Love you, Girlfriend. -Peanut 

Hi Ween. Hard to believe it's been 5 years now. I miss you every day. Love always, Pea

Oh Ween, it’s hard to believe 4 years have passed since you joined your parents in Heaven. Do a flip flop for me. Miss you tons. Love always, Peanut 

Happy Mother's Day, Ween. Miss you!! Love always, Peanut

I'm so very sorry for your loss.  Colleen was a kind and gentle soul. May she rest in peace.

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains.  Colleen will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 26 MAR, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd.  In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God!   [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

My deepest condolences to Mike, Tommy and Colleen's entire family and long list of friends.  Colleen was one that was adored the instant you met her.   I will continue to think of you each time I see a seashell or work in my garden.  I will always cherish those times with you.  You will be missed by all.  Thank you for all the wonderful memories you left each of us.

Our sincere heartfelt condolences to Colleen's family and friends.

To Colleen's family, 
May you find comfort and heeling through God who gives us strength.  I was Colleen's roommate at IBC.  We shared many laughs as she was as people have described her, fun, bubbly, sweet and kind . Rest in peace friend. Prayers to all.
              God Bless,   Jane Staten Brenneisen

Our sincere heartfelt condolences to Mike, Tommy and family. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories of Colleen bring you comfort in the days ahead.

Michael and Tommy, may you find love and comfort during this time of tremendous loss.  Thoughts and prayers are with you.  - Andrea Javor

Our deepest Sympathay from The Murray Family
Daniel Murray
7519 N. Nora
Niles, IL 60714
Dan Murray Jr.,Mary Jo, Brian, Elizabeth, and Tom Murray

I wish to extend my sincere condolences to Colleen's family and friends. She will be missed by all.

I remember Colleen from IBC. Indeed she was a fun-loving girl! The memory of Colleen sure brings a smile to my heart. Condolences to the family and may Colleen rest in eternal peace.

Mike and Tommy, my deepest sympathies on your loss. I know words cannot express how truly sorry I am, nor how much I'm going to miss dear, sweet Colleen. She became my best friend and there's such an emptiness in my heart. Colleen was always such a positive, spunky person with a "Can Do" attitude. She never gave up, nor complained about any situation...instead she put other's needs ahead of hers. She made everyone around her feel special, even those she hardly knew. That's such a tremendous gift...but Colleen's such a tremendous person. I'm so grateful I was able to be a part of her life.   I know you're doing flip-flops in Heaven, "Ween." We will miss you dearly  but you will always be here in sprit, in our hearts, and in our memories.  -Love "Peanut"

My heartfelt and deepest condolences to Colleen's entire family as a result of her passing. I was a friend of her younger brother Steve, during my youth, and will always remember her vivacious and spirited personality. May she Rest In Peace.

My oldest and dearest friend, there is always a light that shines, flickers, and flutter when I think of a long friendship that will always be a beautiful part of our lives.. The lights are always on!

Loosing someone we love hurts. Please find comfort in knowing that in difficult times like this,  God gives peace and strength.   Psalms 29:11

I met Colleen briefly.  She was a friend of my sisters but I sure wish I had the opportunity to know her. I would have loved swapping gardening stories & shared our kindred creative spirits. From what I've read, she was an amazing, inspiring woman & she leaves a vaccum in the universe. Now she can finally rest. I will feel her spirit in my flower garden

Michael & Tommy and Family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your beautiful wife and mother, Colleen. She truly touched the lives of everyone with her dignity, strength, faith, courage, love, beauty, talent, and creativity. May God embrace you with His love and protection during this painful time, and may the beautiful and happy memories you cherish console you and turn the tears one day to smiles. Peace & Comfort.
Love,
Doug & Mari Peterson and Family

On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff of the Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, please accept our sincere condolences on your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

May the God of all comfort be with you at this time of grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May warm memories of happy times comfort you.

Please accept deepest sympathy from friends of the Davern Family,may she RIP!!

I'm so sorry for your loss. Too young....Too soon...

I am so very sorry for your loss. Never got a chance to meet  her but growing up with you all, I know she must have been a very special lady for Mike to share his life with her. Susie and all the Terando Girls

AFTER MY SON JOHN PASSED AWAY COLEEN CALLED ME. AT THE TIME  COLLEN WAS REALLY NOT WELL. SHE WAS PRETTY SICK AT THIS JUNCTURE. SHE, AS ILL AS SHE WAS TOOK THE TIME TO  CONSOLE  ME AND CHECK IN ON ME.THERES NOT MUCH MORE TO SAY ABOUT HER CHARACTER THAN THAT. REST IN PEACE AND ALL OF MY LOVE, MAY YOU AND JOHN AND THE REST OF OUR LOVED ONES SIT LIGHTLY ON THE CLOUDS AND RESTED AND WELL IN THE SKIES ABOVE. MY HEART AND PRAYERS FOR ALL OF YOUR LOVED ONES, ELIZABETH MURRAY BELCASTER

Loosing someone we love hurts.   Please find comfort in Psalms 29 :11, knowing that in difficult times like this,  God gives us peace and strength.

So gifted and talented. She has touched the hearts of so many people. She will b missed terribly. My thoughts and prayers go out to those that have been left behind.

We will miss your smile Colleen, I will never forget you, Kelly and Stephen coming to see me in NM and talking with you at Davernfest 2015, rest now, you fought the good fight, enjoy your welcoming family and fly with the angels, our thoughts and prayers are with Mike, Tommy and the rest of your family, we love you Cuz

OBITUARY

Colleen Joan Claffey

December 10, 1963 – March 18, 2017

Drake & Son Funeral Home

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