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Alfonsina Vandevelde Obituary

Vandevelde, Alfonsina (nee Siebos), beloved wife of the late Joseph R., loving mother of Rev. Richard S.J. and Gerald, devoted grandmother of Daniel, Carole (Thomas) Reynolds and Jennifer (James) Yoder, great-grandmother of Ellie, Jared and Jace Yoder, Penelope and Finnegan Reynolds, dearest aunt of Claire (Richard) Verduin. Funeral Tuesday, 10 a.m., from the John E. Maloney Funeral Home, 1359 W. Devon Ave., to St. Gertrude Catholic Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove. Visitation Monday, 5 to 8 p.m. For information: 773-764-1617

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2005.

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Bob Dahlke

January 24, 2005

Dear Richard,



I extend my sympathy to you upon the death of your mother. Alan S. called me last night with the news. You are in my thoughts, and your mother in my prayers, even as I prepare to head overseas.



Kindest regards,



Bob

Connie Cunningham

January 24, 2005

Most sincere condolences on the death of your sweet mother.



Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most diffult time.



With love.



Connie and Victor

Timothy Freeman - Chicago Province Jesuits

January 24, 2005

The Chicago Province Jesuits wish to extend their deepest condolences to Gerald, to their own brother in the Society of Jesus, J. Richard, and all of the members of the family. Be assured of a special remembrance of Alfonsina and all she held close to her heart in the good works and prayers of the Chicago Province Jesuits.

Tom Vitello

January 23, 2005

Dear Father Vandevelde,



Please accept our deepest sympathies from myself and my family for the loss of your mother. We were truly sorry to hear of her passing.



Tom Vitello and family(Theta Xi, Loyola class of 1980)

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