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Alice Patterson Obituary

Patterson, Alice (nee Kornafel), age 73, living with the Lord in death as she did in her life. Alice reunited with her beloved late husband Mel and her cherished pets, Patches, Penny and Keechoo, cherished mother of Karen, loving sister of Phyllis (James) Gouwens, Irene (the late Allan) Hanson, brothers, John and late Andrew, dear sister-in-law of Richard Lee (Lynne) Patterson, Dorothy (Steve) Benda, Dorothy Kornafel, the late Joe and Grace Patterson, aunt of many nieces and nephews. Compassionate advocate to all animals. Celebration of Life and Memorial service Sunday, May 4, at the Markham VFW Hall Post 9801, 3220 W. 159th St., Markham, IL, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., 708-596-6990.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 3, 2008.

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Michael Pecka

May 14, 2008

Karen,
So,sorry for your loss , you may not
know us , we are part of the family of the late -Stanley & Helen Pecka.

Fay Peterson

May 9, 2008

Karen,
Bob and I are so sorry for your loss. She will be dearly missed.

Gini Ruthenberg

May 6, 2008

Karen,
You know I loved your mother. She was like a mom to me after I lost my mom. I will miss her. You know I am here for you anytime you need to talk or keep busy. I love you.

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