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Phylis Martinez Obituary

Martinez, Phylis M. (nee Janetzke) Age 77, of Midlothian, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Claude Martinez; loving mother of Sandra (Brian) Nichols, Sharon DeVos, Anthony (Sheila) Martinez, Claude (Margaret) Martinez, Jr. and Joseph (Carrie Piecuch) Martinez; cherished grandmother of 13 (including the late Tarah Angela DeVos); proud great-grandmother of 8; treasured niece of Lorraine Janskie; dearest sister-in-law; fond aunt and dear friend of many. Phylis was born in Chicago to Lucille and Francis Janetzke. She worked in her later years for RCA/GE and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Funeral Wednesday, November 26th, 11:15 a.m. from the McKenzie Funeral Home, 15618 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Forest to St. Christopher Church, Mass 12:00 Noon. Interment St. Benedict Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For information: 708-687-2990.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 24, 2014.
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Anthony & Sheila. My prayers are with you & your family. Spiritual hugs & love is being sent. My heart bleads for you to take away some of the pain of this loss. What a wonderful woman & so beautiful. Blessings to you all. Myshel & Daltyn Maynard

November 24, 2014

Claude my sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mickey Bond

November 24, 2014

Dear family and friends please accept my heartfelt condolences.Cherish a life well lived.Allow the comfort only God can supply to be with you.

Cheryl Lynn

November 24, 2014

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15618 Cicero Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452

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