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Jean Alleva Obituary

Alleva, Jean C. (nee Potocki) Age 80, late of Beecher, IL, passed away, May 12, 2013. Beloved wife of Louis Alleva; loving mother of Nancy (Larry) Alguire, Chris (John) Kurczewski, Michael (Lisa) and Mark (Sue) Alleva; cherished grandmother of nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; dear sister of Frances (late Stanley) Gorak, Irene (late Casimir) Mroczka, Dolores (late Edward) Glista, Lorraine (late William) Kwak, late Bernadette (late Emil) Gembara, Felicia (Milan) Grganto, Richard (Sandra) Potocki, Mary Ann Wagenhofer, late Joseph Potocki, late Henry Potocki, late Adeline (late Stanley) Stanis and the late Edward (Dorothy) Potocki. Visitation Friday, May 17, 2013 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Home-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, IL 60475. Funeral Mass Saturday, May 18, 2013 10:00 a.m. at St. James Church, Sauk Village, IL. Interment Assumption Cemetery Glenwood, IL. 708-755-6100 or visit www.smitsfh.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 15, 2013.
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I have known 'Aunt Jean " since I was a teenager, I never knew a nicer, sweeter person in my life. She had a permanent smile , and a great outlook on life. She will be missed by all. God Bless and my prayers for all.......

Gerry Poppers

May 17, 2013

Jean one of the gentlest, kindest women I have been blessed to know. At this sad time my thoughts and prayers are with all who love her.

Ruth Kurczewski

May 17, 2013

Aunt Jean.....one of the sweetest women on God's earth. My sympathies to Uncle Louie and my cousins,
Love,

Leandra

May 17, 2013

I was sadden to hear about your loss. It is always difficult to lose your dear Wife and Mom.
My thoughts are with all of you during this hard time.

Diane Boskovich

May 15, 2013

May the "God of all comfort"be with the family as you endure during this most grievous time in your lives.

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May 15, 2013

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