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Alice M. Graca

1934 - 2014

Alice M. Graca obituary, 1934-2014, Homer Glen, IL

BORN

1934

DIED

2014

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Alice Graca Obituary

Graca, Alice M. (nee Stack) Age 79, Marine Corps veteran. Beloved wife of the late Chester S.; loving mother of Susan (Nick) Rizzo, Mark (Linda), Aline Henaghan, Aggie (Todd) Lewis, David (Elizabeth), Paul, Matthew (Rose), Luke (Amy) and the late John; dearest grandmother of Tina (Mark) Stahmann, Brendan, John and Kelly Cournane, Dr. Thomas (Clare), JoLynn (Jason) Tweedie, Mark (Laura), Scott and Ryan Graca, Kimberly (fiance Andrew McDonough) and Kenneth (Christina) Prusa, Jenna and Robert Lewis and Benjamin Graca; great-grandmother of Kayla, Shane, Adam, Massimo, Adam, Zoe, Jordan, Matthew, Ava and John Russell; dearest sister of James (Marge) Stack, Dorothy (James) Shwatal, the late Marianne (the late Richard) Barrett and Thomas Stack; also many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday 9:00 a.m. from RICHARD J. MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 12641 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen to St. Mary Church, Mokena, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Sacred Heart Monastery, 1910 Maple Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532 or www.shmlisle.org. Visitation Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 708-301-3595 or www.rjmodellfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 26, 2014.

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Doreen Madia-Shankel

April 15, 2014

To one of my oldest and dearest friends. Aline I really enjoyed talking to you last night and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I Will always remember your moms smile and and her wonderful personality. I was lucky to have known her. God bless all of you and your families at this trying time.

James Burke

April 1, 2014

Aggie and Family, Sorry on the loss of your Mother. May see always R.I.P. James & Mom Burke

Aline (Gorski) Keith

March 28, 2014

May your mom rest in peace. Our prayers are with your family.

James Stack

March 28, 2014

Our love to all our dear neices and nephews , we are with each of you in spirit today. Marge and Jim

Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

March 28, 2014

God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served.Thank YOU for your service,Alice...and SEMPER FI.

Mary Bartel-Staker

March 27, 2014

Aggie and family,
May the many wonderful memories you have of your Mom give you strength today and always. I am sure our Lord welcomed her with open arms and that she is being held in the Palm of His Hand. Peace.

aline

March 26, 2014

Light from Gods kingdom welcomes you.

Aline Henaghan

March 26, 2014

Mom,
God blessed your children having you for our mother. He made you from the most sacred light of life. You will be missed very much, but the memories of your life, all your giving, caring, loving will guide us forward, shine brightly and your presence dwell among us forever. Love you! Say hello to all up in Gods beautiful kingdom. Aline 4.12.1957

March 26, 2014

Mom-
You will be in our hearts forever! Not a day will go by that we won't think of you.
-Aggie, Todd, Jenna, Robert XOXO

James and Marian Bland

March 26, 2014

Sue, Tina, Brendan, John, and Kelly, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother/grandmother. All of you are in our prayers at this difficult time.

linda terwilliger

March 25, 2014

Dear Aunt Alice,

You will be missed.

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4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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Mar

28

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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28

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10:00 a.m.

St. Mary Church

Mokena, IL

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12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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