Funeral Arrangements Set For Senator Durbin's Daughter

Senator Durbin's office released the following statement about services for his daughter, Christine:

Private funeral services for Christine Ann Durbin, the daughter of U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Loretta Durbin, will be held this Thursday in suburban Maryland outside Washington, D.C. The services are limited to family and close friends.

Chris Durbin, 40, passed away on Saturday from complications related to a congenital heart condition. She is survived by her parents, her husband Marty Johnson and son Alex; brother Paul (and wife Jamie); sister Jennifer (and husband Michael).

In lieu of flowers the Durbin family has asked that a charitable donation be made to:

Children's Heart Institute

Adult Congenital Heart Research (in honor of Chris Durbin)

Children's National Medical Center

111 Michigan Ave NW

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Washington, D.C. 20010

Constituents wishing to express their condolences to the Durbin family can access an online condolence book at www.durbin.senate.gov. Books of condolence will also be available at the Senator's offices in Illinois and in Washington, DC (details as to location of each book can be found at www.durbin.senate.gov). Handwritten or personal condolences may be sent to the Senator's Springfield office at 525 S. 8th Street, Springfield, Illinois, 62703.

"Chris was a remarkable woman who was deeply committed to her family and deeply loved in return. The Durbin family is so grateful and has been touched by the outpouring of sympathy and support from those who have sent along their prayers and good wishes," said Durbin spokesman Joe Shoemaker.

The online condolence book is here.

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[DaisyDooks]

May Chris and Grandma Toot rest peacefully! Viva Obama and Durbin!!!

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[BlueKansas]

My heart just breaks for two great men who I was so proud to have representing me when we lived in Chicago. Senators Durbin and Obama have both suffered terrible personal losses in the last several days. Their strength in this trying time is amazing and inspring.

Rest in peace, Chris and Toot, and may your family and friends be comforted.

[seachild]

God bless you, Sir

[Obama 08]

So sorry to hear the news! May she rest in peace!

[annieR]

I am saddened by the Durbin family's loss. In the scheme of things, children are supposed to survive their parents.

[demtotheend]

Sen and Mrs Durbin - may God provide the strength, courage and faith you need in this time of sorrow. We lift your family up in prayer. Be Blessed.

[lovethesinner]

How sad and bittersweet to have to loose so much while in the midst of such potential joy. I've always liked Dick Durbin, even before learning about his association with Obama. I can only imagine they will be even closer now, having to endure the same sudden loss of family. My heart goes out to Dick and Barack, both.

[editrix66]

Dick Durbin is a hero in Illinois. He is a good, decent man, and it makes me proud to know Dick Durbin and Barack Obama represent us in the Senate. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of his daughter, Ann. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

[scotty68]

My most sincere condolences to the Durbin family and the survivors of his daughter.
Our thoughts and prayers are with our Senior Senator from Illinois who has represented us with honor and distinction.