Eleanor S. Bird, nee Peters, age 82, beloved wife for 62 years of William. Loving mother of Mark Bird and Bonnie (Dave) Gier. Dear grandmother of Shawn (Ann), Genessa, Brendon, and Amanda Bird and Shannon Gier. Dearest great grandmother of Aubrey Lynn. Fond sister of the late Audrey Van Dahm. Visitation Sunday, December 21, 2008, from 3-8 PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Lying in State Monday from 10:00 AM until time of Funeral Service 11:00 AM at Calvary Church, 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Park, IL. Interment private, Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Memorials to Evangelical Child & Family Agency (E.C.F.A.) or Bethany Christian Services preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400