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Kathleen Basile Obituary

Basile, Kathleen B. (nee Duffy), December 1, 2002, age 52, late of Chicago Heights, beloved wife of Michael Basile, dear mother of Patrick Silkaitis of Homewood and James (Christina) Silkaitis of Lockport, cherished daughter of Helen and the late John Duffy of Homewood, loving sister of Judy (Robert) Bendle of Chicago Heights and Dennis (Mary Ann) Duffy of Geneva, Illinois. Speech Pathologist for Thornton Township School District #205. Resting at the Tews Funeral Home, 18230 S. Dixie Hwy., Homewood, Tuesday from from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Prayers. Wednesday, 8:45 a.m. to St. Joseph Church, 179th St. & Dixie Hwy., Homewood. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. 708-798-5300. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 2, 2002.
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From myself and the Ford guys that worked at 1198 our deepest condolences. I had not heard of Kathleen's passing until recently. She was always a pleasure to be around and a great inspiration to all she met.

Mark Gilbert (Ford Fire Dept)

December 29, 2002

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December 5, 2002

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