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Lois Sielaff Obituary

Sielaff, Lois G. (nee Garvaglia) Age 82, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Sielaff; fond mother of Lynn (Robert) Blazek, John (Cindy) Sielaff and Julie (John) Mikel; dear grandmother of Adam Blazek, Alex Blazek, Rachel Sielaff, Andrew Sielaff, Natalie Sielaff and Morgan Sielaff; sister of Raymond (Cary) Garvaglia, Ted (Judy) Garvaglia and Rick Gunville; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Longtime parishioner of St. Louise de Marillac Church and member of the Womens Club. Retired teacher of Immaculate Heart of Mary High School in Westchester. Visitation Thursday, December 18, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield, IL 60513. Interment Niagara Cemetery, Niagara, Wisconsin. Memorials appreciated to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Information at 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 17, 2014.
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Sad to hear of the passing of my first accounting teacher; rest in peace.

December 19, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times that you shared with your loved one comfort your family.

December 18, 2014

May our heavenly Father who supplies endurance and comfort be with you in the days ahead-Romans 15:5.

Erma Davis

December 17, 2014

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