LONG
The lovely Christine Marie Long, age 54 was the adored sister of Maureen Therese (Jeff Price) Long, Thomas Edward, Neil Joseph and Anne Elizabeth (Andrea Janakas) Long and the late Kathleen Anne Long; cherished daughter of James Joseph and the late Lenore Genevieve, nee Vallee; stepdaughter of Roberta Frances Long, loving niece and cousin and devoted friend of many. Christine was passionately intellectual, excelling in school. She completed her undergraduate work with high distinction in 1980 at the University of Michigan School of Business, followed by the prestigious First Scholars program with the University of Chicago and First National Bank to earn a Masters of Business Administration in 1983. As a working executive, she completed a four year program of study in Western classics at the University of Chicago in 1992. Christine was a brilliant business executive working for 30 years in the Chicago business and banking community including positions as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer with Miami Corporation, Executive Vice President, R.H. Meissner i& Company, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Marketing, Cash Station, the First National Bank of Chicago and several others. Christine’s passion was also volunteerism and fund raising. She was a board member for Northwestern University (Board of Advisors of Larry and Carol Levy Institute for Entrepreneurial Practice), Loyola University (Council of Regents and Investment Policy Committee of the Board of Trustees), Committee of 200 (C2 Foundation), the Joffrey Ballet (Board of Directors and others), and the Chicago Club. Christine gave generously of her time and resources to several philanthropic causes. Christine was a force of nature, a woman of exquisite taste, and the world is less beautiful without her, but we know she will redecorate heaven or at least rebuild the pearly gates. Visitation for all who loved her Friday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Loyola University, Office of Development Department, c/o Loyola University Chicago–Gift Processing: Department 4336, Carol Stream, IL 60122-4336 and the Tree House Humane Society, 1212 W. Carmen Avenue 60640. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
Katherine Gehl
This beautiful writing really captures Chris. She truly was a force of nature and I am going to miss her so much. My heart is with her family.
Mary Kay Badar
The world is less beautiful and did indeed lose an amazing woman! I’m remembering all the wonderful and fun memories throughout the years when we laughed so hard we cried. Chris was a special cousin and friend to me….I miss her deeply already…Love you Chrissy…rest in peace! KK
Virginia Moens
Dear Jim & Family,
Our hearts go out to you all at this VERY Sad time.
Chris will be remembered
By us and SO many friends and business associates.
Chris & her Wonderful Spirit will live on in all of us.
With deep Sympathy & Love, Ginny & Charlotte
Mike Vallee
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the extended family. I was sad to hear of her passing. What a wonderful and accomplished life. I pray that her spirit takes her home to be with all of her friends and family members that preceded her.
Nancy Trilla
To the Long Family,
My heart goes out to you all.
Love,
Nancy
Denise Brown
My Dearest Best Friend,
My heart is broken and I love you forever xxoo
Brittany Brown
Love You Always xx
Laura Vallee Kenney
Rest in peace, my beautiful cousin. May your reunion with all those that have gone before you be a joyous celebration.
Love,
Laura
Donna Hindes
Dear Mr. Long, Mo, Tommy and Chris’s fellow loved ones. I am so saddened by the passing of Chris. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and may you feel the overflowing amount of love sent your way.
My deepest sympathy,
Donna Hindes
Mildred Hindes
My Dear Chris,
So happy Kathy, Your Mom, and you are together in heaven at peace.
I love you, Miltie xo
Steve & Joan Timmons
But shall the angels called for Christine much sooner than you planned,
You’ll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.
Remember Christine in your heart, in your thoughts,
and the memories of the times you loved,
the memories of the times you shared.
For if you always think of Christine,
She will never be gone. Your relationship will live on.
All Our Love, Thoughts and Prayers to you Tommy and your family.
Steve & Joan
Steve & Joan Timmons
Our thoughts, prayers and love to you Tommy and your family. May you find comfort and peace one day soon to know that Christine will continue to live on in your heart, in your memories of the good times and laughter you shared with your sister. God Bless, Steve & Joan Timmons, Charlotte, NC
Darcy Hindes
I LOVE YOU ALL VERY VERY VERY MUCH, DARCY XOXO
Peggy J. Gaddis
To the family of Christine Marie Long from an alumna of Northwestern University, my sincerest condolences for your loss, and as you grieve may God who gives comfort to all, comfort you and your family in your time of need as spoken of at 2 Corinthians 1:3.
DARCY HINDES
I LOVE YOU VERY VERY VERY MUCH.
LOVE, DARCY HINDES
XOXO
Mike Long
To a life so beautifully lived.
Mr. And mrs. Jack robinson
So so sorry about your loss. Although we never met her i am sure she was a beautiful person who will be missed by many. As you said, she will redecorate the pearly gates. Again, so sorry for your loss. Please take care.