Record #: R2019-338   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 5/29/2019 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 5/29/2019
Title: Tribute to late Bridget Kelly Semmer
Sponsors: Thompson, Patrick D.
Attachments: 1. R2019-338.pdf
City Council May 20, 2019


WHEREAS, Bridget Kelly Semmer has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God to her eternal reward; and

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by the Honorable Patrick D. Thompson, Alderman of the 11th Ward'; and


WHEREAS, Bridget Kelly Semmer, (nee McNamara) 01 Chicago, IL. passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on May 21, 2019 at Northwestern Hospital, Chicago. Bridget was born on November 7, 1968. She is survived by her husband, Greg, and children, Madeline and Meghan. In addition, she is survived by mother, Connie McNamara, Champaign, IL., brother, Terry McNamara (Laurie), Niles, ML, sisters, Kim. Desotell (Tim), Green Bay, Wl., Michelle McNamara, Cave Creek, AZ.,. and Erin Klenke (Greg), Houston, TX. Survivors also include mother-in-law. Sheila Semmer, Merrionette. Park, IL., sister^in-laws, Margaret Semmer, Mokena, IL., and: Sue (Marty) Stanton, Evergreen. Park, IL. Nieces and nephews include Joseph, Patrick, Katie, Barrett, Molly, Greg, Allie. (Quinn), Denton, Ryan,. Leah, Keeley, Tyler, Connor, Carly, Billy and great nephew, Declan. She was preceded in death, by her father, Jerry McNamara, Champaign, IL., and also father-in-law, Greg Semmer, Merrionette Park, IL. ; and

WHEREAS, Bridget grew up in Champaign, IL. and graduated from Centennial High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN., and a Master of Arts degree in Speech Communications from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. She was a real estate broker in Chicago. Through her drive and tenacity, she earned the Chicago Association of Realtors Top Producer Award in 2016 while as a third year real estate agent; and

WHEREAS, Bridget was a loving mother to Madeline and Meghan, She was a devoted wife,, daughter* and sister, and enjoyed preparing large .meals for family and friends. Travel was a large part of her family life; and

WHEREAS, Bridget loved Notre Dame football. She was an av...

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