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Ann Birsa Obituary

Birsa, Ann J. (nee Tomse), beloved wife of the late Carl, cherished mother of Dennis and the late Debbie, loving grandmother of Sebastian, Kelsey Ann, and Calvin, fond sister of Ed (Marianne) Tomse, dear to brothers and sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews and close supportive friends. Member of Loyalites Lodge #158 S.N.P.J. Funeral services Wednesday, 9:15 a.m., from Mt. Auburn Funeral Home, 4101 So. Oak Park Ave., Stickney, IL, to St. Blase Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 8 p.m. 708-749-2033. Arrangements by Zefran Funeral Directors.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 30, 2007.

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Tim Schwab

May 6, 2007

Dear Dennis, I worked for your company years ago and was lucky enough to meet your mother. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Darlene Prokaski-Rozycki

May 2, 2007

Dear Dennis,

I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I have many memories of her while I was growing up. It's ironic...my dad passed away exactly 27 years ago today. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Annie 2005

May 1, 2007

Bonnie & Jim Drain

May 1, 2007

Dear Dennis, Kelsey Ann, Sebastian,
please accept our deepest sympathy and know we are with you in thoughts and spirit. So sorry we are unable to be there.
Bonnie and Jim

Jeffery Harms

April 30, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of loss. Annie was a great lady, and we are better for having known her. She will be missed...

April 30, 2007

MAY GOD COMFORT YOU

April 30, 2007

MY DEEPEST COMPASSION

Marie & Bob Patocka

April 30, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to the Birsa family. Ann was a great lady. Sincerely, Marie & Bob Patocka

Jean Cochrane

April 30, 2007

To Jerry & Matt

With deepest sympathy to you and yours
Many good times were had with you all. Sincerely Jean Cochrane

Joanna Kwak (Preissler)

April 30, 2007

Annie was a wonderful lady. I was glad to have known her. My condolences to the entire Birsa family.

Jeff Winard

April 30, 2007

Dennis - please accept my sincere condolences in the passing of your mom. I can never forget her kindness and generosity to all of us that passed her way when traveling with the Yankovic Band - your mom,and your whole family where always so accomodating no matter what hour of the day or night we came through the door.

Sincerely, Jeff Winard - Milwaukee

Fran Pelegrino

April 30, 2007

Dennis,
Again please accept our deepest sympathy. If there is something that we could do to help you at this time, please let us know.

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