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* This story has absolutely zero to do with state politics or government, but Mr. Nixon is right…
You should read any obituary O’Donnell writes. She is a master. https://t.co/Dn1ODB0Eto
— Richard M. Nixon (@dick_nixon) June 24, 2019
Georgia Sheehan, who made chocolate-covered cherries and other treats on a Fannie May assembly line on the West Side for 25 years, loved slot machines, strong perfume and stiff highballs, according to her family.
“‘If anything is good, more is better’ — that’s how she lived her life,” said her daughter Donna Badon.
She’d attend every baptism, first Communion, confirmation, wedding, birthday, holiday and funeral in her big Irish family. She liked to sing, dance and have a good meal. And she didn’t stand on ceremony. She’d take out her partial dentures and put them on the table if it made it easier to eat.
At parties, you’d find “George” belting out “Won’t You Come Home, Bill Bailey” and “Shuffle Off to Buffalo” or Irish songs like “Take Me Home to Mayo” and “Mick McGilligan’s Ball.”
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Jun 24, 19 @ 12:43 pm
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Inspirational to all those having a bad Monday. RIP and God bless.
Comment by Blue Dog Dem Monday, Jun 24, 19 @ 12:50 pm
Her obit’s are the best column the suntimes has.
Comment by Rutro Monday, Jun 24, 19 @ 1:13 pm
It has a little to do with state politics. She should be a relatable person for the state’s Irish politicians. RIP and godspeed.
Comment by Three Dimensional Checkers Monday, Jun 24, 19 @ 1:18 pm
Would have loved to have a drink with that lady!!!!
Comment by Are Ya Kiddin' Me? Monday, Jun 24, 19 @ 1:20 pm
O’Donnell is truly a masterful writer. By the time I was done reading Georgia Sheehan’s obit, I was sorry I had never met Georgia. Heck, I was sorry I never invited her to any parties I threw.
Comment by Bourbon Street Monday, Jun 24, 19 @ 2:22 pm
Sounds like an Oscar Wilde bon mot.
Comment by d. p. gumby Monday, Jun 24, 19 @ 2:25 pm
May she rest in peace.
Comment by Mama Monday, Jun 24, 19 @ 4:35 pm
Maureen is the best Obituary writer in the country; maybe the world.
Everyone should hope she lives one day longer than they do so she can chronicle their lives.
Comment by A guy Monday, Jun 24, 19 @ 4:56 pm
Nixon and obituaries…
Every once and awhile I will pull up a search for the obituary Hunter S. Thompson wrote for Nixon. The Atlantic I think is where there is an easily found copy.
It’s… perfect.
Comment by TheInvisibleMan Monday, Jun 24, 19 @ 6:14 pm
In case there are others out there who have missed learning about the South Side irish anthem. Very catchy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezWwmRFyctY
Comment by Ann Monday, Jun 24, 19 @ 10:15 pm