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Stella Benes Obituary

Benes, Stella (nee Stawicki), age 90, formerly of Cicero, beloved wife of the late George Benes, Sr., loving mother of George (Karyl) Benes, Jr. and Arlene (Lee) Drabek, devoted grandmother of George T. (Pam) and David A. (Donna) Benes, Lee "Buddy" Drabek and Tracey (the late Tom) Napora, cherished great-grandmother of George, Bradley and Paul Benes, Kelly and Thomas Napora, fond sister of John (the late Jean) Stawicki, aunt of many nieces and nephews. Member of Our Lady of Charity Senior CItizens Club and various other Senior Citizens groups of Cicero. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Road (three blocks south of Roosevelt Road), Lombard. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Pius X Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Info., 630-932-1500 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 16 to Dec. 17, 2002.
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Grandma, Thank you for everything you taught me. I will cherish the time we had together. I love you.

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Buddy Drabek

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