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Aldona Gapshis Obituary

Gapshis, Aldona D. (nee Darr), passed away on August 17, 2003, beloved wife of the late Stanley Gapshis, (founder of Progress Printing Corp.), loving and devoted mother of Martin, Darr and Marilyn "Nina" Gapshis, dear friend of Frank Lemke, Ronn Veltman, Rev. John Kuzinskas and Rev. Richard Bulwith, fond aunt of Donna D. Norris (nee Rudmin), Kenneth D. and Nancy D. Rudmin, Lynnea Hansen, Robert Navicky, Joan Sharp (nee Schultz), Edward Schultz, cherished great aunt of Meghan D. and Lexie A. Rudmin, Scott Martinez, Brian Norris, Dawn Bogdanski, and Vicki Molthop, dear daughter of the late John and Della Darr, loving sister of the late John A. Darr and the late Dolores D. Rudmin, life time friend of Helene Zogas, Constance Hofer, and Jeannie Slakis. Funeral services were private. She was interred at St. Casimir Cemetery. She was a member of The St. George Women's Club, Sisters of St. Casimir Auxiliary and the Knights of Lithuania C-16. Donations to The Parkways Foundation, 541 N. Fairbanks Ct., Chicago, IL, 60611 or PAWS, 1110 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL, 60609 greatly appreciated. (Kenneth D. Rudmin Funeral Director).

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 20, 2003.

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Janice Magrisi (Piggott)

September 10, 2003

Martin, Marilyn and Phillipe,



It's been a long time, I was just a little girl when I last saw all of you. My mother (Shirley Piggott) told me of your loss, she will be missed.



Sincerely,

Janice

Frank Zelvis

August 28, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. We feel so very fortunate to have had the opportunity to know and love your mother. She will be deeply missed but always remembered. Frank and Kathy

Agnes Shilney

August 23, 2003

Martin, Darr & Ron, Nina & Frank,

To have experienced Dona's truly unique essence over the years we've known each other has been my privilege. She has left an indelible mark.

Karen Clark (Zogas)

August 20, 2003

My sincerest sympathy in the passing of your mother. Treasure the memories and celebrate her life.

Ellen O'Reilly

August 20, 2003

Dear Nina and Family,

I was so saddened to spot the death notice of your dear mother. You are all in my prayers; I remember what a loving and close-knit family you were, from some 25 years ago. (I had the privilege of teaching with Nina at Mercy Mission/Angel Guardian) Deepest condolences to the Gapshis Family.

Fondly,

Ellen O'Reilly and Family

mark rotblatt

August 20, 2003

Deepest sympathies on your loss, my heart is with you.

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