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Ethel Arker Obituary

Arker, Ethel Grace (nee Lambert), 84, of Chicago, IL. Beloved wife of 53 years of the late Joseph P. Arker; Loving mother of Barbara (late George) Keiner, Joseph A. Arker, Mary (Richard) Gorny, Kim (Mike), Oliver; daughter-in-law, Patti Arker; Cherished grandmother of Melissa (Joe) Stewart, George (Adrienne) Keiner, Amanda (Rodger) Mansfield, Joseph T. Arker, Amy Arker, Catrina Gorny, Kimmy Gorny, Valerie Gorny, Melanie Gorny; Proud great-grandmother of Elena Mansfield, Sophia Stewart, Clark and Miles Keiner; Dear sister of the late Ila Hart and Harold Lambert; Fond aunt to many. Visitation 4-9PM, Thursday, January 24th at Drake & Son Funeral Home. Funeral Service 10AM, Friday, January 25th at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. Interment Rosehill Cemetery. Info: 773-561-6874 or drakeandsonfuneralhome.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 23, 2013.
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To The Arker family I'm sorry for your loss,
We are lucky to know such a wonderful person. Bless her sole.
A friend who had the chance to enjoy her famous Jelly. Tina Joe's friend

Tina Moreth

January 25, 2013

Joe, Mary & Kim, I'm so sorry for your loss. I just remember her as someone that was very nice to me. I have nothing but good memories about your mother. Our condolences to your family.

Hermenio Dacones

January 23, 2013

To family and friends , may you find comfort and joy in the wonderful times shared with your loved one . and may you find comfort in these words found in 2Corinthains 1:3-4 .

January 23, 2013

May the God of comfort be with the family during this time of loss.

Jodie T

January 23, 2013

Joe and Family,
Thoughts and Prayers from the Capello Family.

Paul Capello

January 23, 2013

In loving memory of wonderful person , Grace I will always remember you in yrs back and miss you and cherish the memories forever to family and friends.

Dawn-Wilde Knous

January 22, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Grace I will love you and miss you always, and cherish the memories forever. To the family, please take comfort in knowing that Grace will be in heaven watching over you always.
I am here if you need anything at all. Big hugs to all. Love Debbie Ward

Debbie Ward

January 22, 2013

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