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Ann Lafin Obituary

Lafin, Ann E. (nee Malz), 73, of Chicago, passed away March 4, 2005, loving wife of Howard, dear mother of Howard (Donna), Karl (Marcella), Thomas (Jeannine), Ann (Joseph) Soltykiewicz, and Richard (Susan), cherished grandmother of Michael, Andrea, Erika, Amanda, Steven, Natalie, John, Robert, and the late Nicole, great-grandmother of the late Jade, fond sister of Nicholas (Rose) Malz. Prayers Tuesday, 9:45 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland), Park Ridge, proceeding to Immaculate Conception Church for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment in Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Diabetes Association appreciated. For info. 847-823-5122

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 6, 2005.

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Erika Soltykiewicz

March 9, 2005

Grandma I loved you soooo much. Nothing will ever be the same with out you. There were soo many good times that we had and now there over. You were doing so good in rehab, I want to no what happened?I will miss you so much. I will always think about you!! I love you so much!!



Love your grandaughter,

Kelly Vick

March 7, 2005

To Ann's family,

I had the pleasure of working with Ann on the rehab floor at Resurrection Medical Center. In working close with Ann, I got to know what a strong, caring and determined woman she was. She spoke highly of her family and the support you had given her while in the hospital. The day before she passed away she was talking about all of her grandchildren and how special and loving they were to her. She was a wonderful lady who will be missed by all.

Sincerely, Kelly Vick (Occupational therapy)

Melissa Bodzioch

March 7, 2005

Ma ~ you were such an important factor in the Lafin family. I knew you through my good friend Nicole, your granddaughter. I can't even begin to tell you how much you meant to her. Coming to any of Lafin family events was always such a great time, such a great family, but it was you who always remembered me and remembered important facts about my life and always asked how this or that was. It was because of that I knew that you REALLY cared. You will be greatly missed by all who ever knew you.

JEFF BOYLE

March 6, 2005

DEAR ANNE,

YOU WERE ONE OF THE SWEETEST PERSONS

I KNEW. YOU WOULD ALWAYS BE THERE FOR ME OR ANY ONE IN MY FAMILY.YOU ARE ALSO ONE OF THE TOUGHEST,WITH ALL YOU WENT THROUGH, YOU BEAT THE ODDS, MOST PEOPLE WOULD HAVE GIVEN UP A LONG TIME AGO BUT NOT YOU.I WILL NEVER FORGET SATURDAYS AT THE LAFINS FOR LUNCH, I WOULD LOOK FORWARD EVERY WEEK FOR THAT STEAK SANDWICH [WITH MIRACLE WHIP]THAT YOU WOULD MAKE FOR ME AND YOUR FAMILY. DEAR I WILL MISS YOU, AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE,GOD LOVE YOU.



LOVE

JEFF BOYLE

JEFF BOYLE

March 6, 2005

DEAR ANNE,

YOU WERE ONE OF THE SWEETEST PERSONS

I KNEW. YOU WOULD ALWAYS BE THERE FOR ME OR ANY ONE IN MY FAMILY.YOU ARE ALSO ONE OF THE TOUGHEST,WITH ALL YOU WENT THROUGH, YOU BEAT THE ODDS, MOST PEOPLE WOULD HAVE GIVEN UP A LONG TIME AGO BUT NOT YOU.I WILL NEVER FORGET SATURDAYS AT THE LAFINS FOR LUNCH, I WOULD LOOK FORWARD EVERY WEEK FOR THAT STEAK SANDWICH [WITH MIRACLE WHIP]THAT YOU WOULD MAKE FOR ME AND YOUR FAMILY. DEAR I WILL MISS YOU, AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE,GOD LOVE YOU.



LOVE

JEFF BOYLE

Germaine Coverick

March 6, 2005

To Ann's family with love:

She was a wonderful woman to know and it was a priviledge to have her friendship. I'll miss her. God bless you all and give you special strength at this very sorrowful time.

Nelson Funeral Home (Park Ridge)

March 6, 2005

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