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Antoinette Grawunder Obituary

(nee Bertucci) Age 50, born August 13, 1963 passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2013. She was an employee of the US Postal Service. Toni both loved and was devoted to her family. Dearest daughter of the late Francis R. and Mary Helen (nee Simundic) Bertucci. Loving wife of 30 years, Eric Grawunder; loving mother of Lt. Erich Grawunder, USN; Megan (Mike, E5 USN) Zylius and Amanda Grawunder; Proud Grandmother of Audriana and Magdelana Zylius; Fond sister of Dr. Mary (Tom) Vanko, Dina (Kevin) Navas, Lucretia (Tom) Graham and her twin Annie (Keith) Marciano; John Bertucci, Frank (Karen) Bertucci and Joe Bertucci; Dear sister-in-law of Laura Jorgensen, Lynn and Lisa Grawunder. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 9:00 AM from Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 S. Central, Oak Lawn to Our Saviors Lutheran Church, service 10:00 AM, 8607 S. Narragansett, Burbank, IL with Pastor Scott Turnbull officiating. Visitation Wednesday 3:00 - 9:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation www.naaf.org would be appreciated. lnfo 708-6361200 or www.chapelhillgardenssouth.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 24 to Sep. 25, 2013.

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Kevin Navas Jr

September 17, 2014

Missing you Aunt Toni! One year ago you became an angel. I know that you are watching over all of us!

October 14, 2013

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I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU!!!!

Jeannette O'Brien

October 3, 2013

So sorry for your loss. I went to H.S. with Toni. Though we didn't keep in touch I have never forgotten her. She will always be remembered fondly.

Beverly Barnickel

September 26, 2013

To Toni's entire family: It is with great sadness that I send this message to all of you. She and I shared some great times while serving on the PTA board at Columbus Manor School. What a
lovely person, and a good worker, as she always was willing to lend a hand where needed. My family and I are remembering all of you in our prayers as you face the difficult days ahead. Know that Toni's memory will live on in our hearts forever.
Beverly, Tom Janice & James Barnickel

Maureen (Connelly) Brasch

September 26, 2013

Much love being sent your way.

Kimmi Horn

September 25, 2013

I am so very sorry for your loss. She is in the very best place walking with God now and feeling nothing but happiness and love. Remember to think of all the wonderful and happy memories you have had with her. She is looking down and watching over you all everyday. That love with stay with you always and no one can ever take that away. Your family will be in my prayers and thoughts.

Karen Gniady-Zehnder

September 25, 2013

Bertucci family-I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Toni. I have not seen her since hight school but know she was a kind person-God be with all of you and comfort you with at this very difficult time.

Sandi Schillig Zehner

September 24, 2013

Eric and family: So sorry to hear about Toni. Even though we haven't been in touch since high school, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family (along with Annie and Toni's). May she rest in peace.

September 24, 2013

Frank Bertucci and family. Know that you and your family are in our hearts as you grieve for your sister. We pray for peace and strength for your whole family. Marge and Chuck Borner, (Summerfield, Florida)/

John Bertucci

September 24, 2013

LiL Sister "Toni" "Fifity Years" is just to short, "One Hundred" is not Enough for us to show our Love for You!!!! God Bless "Toni" and Family. Love John, Dawn & Deanna <3

John Bertucci

September 24, 2013

LiL Sister "Toni" "Fifty years" is just to short "One Hundred" is Not Enough for us to show our Love for You!!!!!! God Bless "Toni" and Family. Love John, Dawn & Deanna <3

September 24, 2013

LiL Sister "Toni" "Fifity Years" is just to short, "One Hundred" is not enough for us to show our Love for You!!!!! God Bless "Toni" and Family. Love John, Dawn & Deanna <3

Brian and Kelley Larkin

September 24, 2013

Eric, we are holding you and your family close in our prayers.

Thomas Tadin

September 24, 2013

Mary, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, at this terrible time. Thomas Tadin & family

Keith Crittenden

September 24, 2013

Dear Eric, LT. Erich, Meghan, and Amanda, It has been a privilege to be considered a friend of your entire family. Your entire family has been a living inspiration and example of how families should love and care for one another. I'm deeply saddened for your loss. Toni was an amazingly selfless person and her legacy and example will live in my heart forever.

Ronnie & Stacey Hartlage

September 23, 2013

Eric - Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family during this very sad time.

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