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Eleanore Witek Obituary

Witek, Eleanore T. (nee Kopczewski) Age 97. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Devoted mother of Cynthia (David) Strickland, Claudia (Gary) Davis and Carl (Laura). Loving grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 13. Visitation Monday 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass, 11:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Chapel at Franciscan Village, 1270 Village Dr., Lemont. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 2, 2018.
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My condolences on your loss.

Deb Sowinski

August 5, 2018

My condolences to you and your family.

Deb Sowinski

August 5, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad time and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

Z L

August 4, 2018

Sending our thoughts and prayers to Carl, Laura, and the family.
God Bless Mrs. Witek.
Respectfully, Mary Ellen and Dawn Turner

Mary Ellen Turner

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August 2, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kathy (Crnkovic) Slamar

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August 2, 2018

God has given us a life span of 70 and 80 years if we are strong. May you celebrate a life well lived and loved by many. Psalms 90:10

August 2, 2018

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

David Gaidas and Family

August 2, 2018

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10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

St. Francis of Assisi Chapel at Franciscan Village

1270 Village Dr., Lemont, IL

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11:30 a.m.

St. Francis of Assisi Chapel at Franciscan Village

1270 Village Dr., Lemont, IL

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11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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