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Arlene Riley Obituary

Riley, Arlene T. (nee Behles), age 74, of Orland Park, formerly of the Lakeview area of Chicago, beloved wife of the late Arthur, loving mother of Kim (Dave) Nowak, Mary Kaye (Jim) Van Huis, Deborah (Bryan) Foley, and Cathy Padron, dearest grandmother of Jennifer (Ryan) Powell, Scott (Traci) and Carla Lesniak, Jake, Samantha, and Erica Skaggs, Stephanie, Michael, and Jordan Padron, and Bryan Foley, great-grandmother of Leija, Cohen, and Paxton, devoted sister of Donald (Ida) Behles, Marilyn (the late Michael) Greven, Joseph (Mabel) Behles, Patricia (Duane) Mitchell, and Carol Meyer, also many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 12:00 p.m. (Noon) until time of service 4:00 p.m. at Modell Funeral Home, 12641 W. 143rd Street, Homer Glen. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Lung Association appreciated. Arlene was a woman who was loved by many and will truly be missed by all. 708-301--3595 or www.modellfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 21, 2009.

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Roxanna Hauschild

February 26, 2009

Dearest Family
Uncle Henry and I wish to send you our love, and sympathy on the death of your Grandmother Riley. I know how close you all were and that she will be greatly missed.
Kim, you have our love, this has to be hard for you and your sisters. Peace to you all.'
Love, Aunt Roxanna

John Pauga

February 22, 2009

To Kim, Mary, Deborah and Cathy
It is with deep sadness that I have learned of the passing of your mom.
My sincerest sympathies.
I hope you all are well, and I bid you all on this day and for all days to come peace, good health and all due happiness.
John R. Pauga

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