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Christine Durbin, daughter of Sen. Durbin, dies of heart condition -
Christine Durbin, the oldest daughter of Sen. Dick Durbin and his wife, Loretta, died Saturday of complications from a congenital heart condition in a Washington-area hospital, the senator's Washington office announced. Christine Durbin was one of three children in the Illinois senator's family ...
Daughter of Illinois Sen. Durbin dies at 40 -
chicagotribune.com — CHICAGO - Christine A. Durbin, the oldest daughter of Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin , died Saturday at age 40, according to a spokesman for the Democratic senator. Christine Durbin died in a Washington, D.C.-area hospital from complications relating to a ... (more) Daughter of Illinois Sen. Durbin dies at 40 -
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durbin.senate.gov — Chris Durbin, 40, passed away on Saturday, November 1st, 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 ... (more) U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin
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Balloon JuiceSenator Durbin’s daughter has died. Christine Durbin, the oldest daughter of Sen. Dick Durbin and his wife, Loretta, died Saturday of complications from a congenital heart condition in a Washington-area hospital, the senator’s Washington office announced. Christine Durbin was one of three children in the Illinois senator’s family and had worked for 16 years in the Department of Agriculture’s emerging markets division in Washington. Christine Durbin also is survived by a brother, Paul; a sister, Jennifer; her husband, Marty ...

Senator Dick Durbin's Daugther Dies
ShakesvilleThis is just terrible. Christine Durbin, the oldest daughter of Sen. Dick Durbin and his wife, Loretta, died Saturday of complications from a congenital heart condition in a Washington-area hospital, the senator's Washington office announced. Christine Durbin was one of three children in the Illinois senator's family and had worked for 16 years in the Department of Agriculture's emerging markets division in Washington. Christine Durbin also is survived by a brother, Paul; a sister, Jennifer; her husband, Marty Johnson; and a son, Alex. "Chris ...

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