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Arlene Persha Obituary

Persha, Arlene E. (nee Guzik), age 89, recently of Waterford Estates in Hazel Crest, formerly of Orland Park and Riverdale. Beloved wife of the late Anton Paul Persha for 63 years. Loving mother of James (Joanne), Robert (Phyllis) and Linda Mazza, devoted grandmother of seven, great grandmother of eight, dear sister of Val Lowry, fond sister-in-law of Anne Cali. Retired University of Chicago employee. Mass of the Resurrection will be held Thursday, October 28, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 17950 So. Dixie Highway in Homewood. Interment private. Further info., call Ryan Funeral Home, 708-798-0331.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 26 to Oct. 27, 2004.

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