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Audrey DiFranco Obituary

DiFranco, Audrey M. (nee Swikart), beloved wife of Joseph, loving mother of Stephen, Josephine (Al) Zakariya, Charles, and Joseph (Maureen), proud and loving grandmother of Josephine, Paul, Ben, Graham, Joseph Cade, Joseph, and Owen, dear sister of Eunice (late Ray) Stemke and Robert (late Jodi), fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Mass Wednesday, at St. Paul of the Cross Church. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. For info: 847-823-5122

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 27, 2005.

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Lena Cacioppo

July 1, 2005

Dearest Joe,

Jack and I send our deepest condolences. We are very sorry that

we could not be with you to pay our respects on the death of your wife. Jack has ALS and is very sick and unable to get around.

Please take care, your wife is in a

better place looking down on you and

your family.

Your friend,

Jack Cacioppo

Nick Schiavone

June 29, 2005

Dear Joe, Steve and family

Our deepest condolences on your precious loss.

May Audrey rest in peace

Nick & Jeannette Schiavone

Shirley Mauck

June 28, 2005

Chuck & Family, You have my deepest sympathy and are in my thoughts and prayers.

SAM &BEA VELLA

June 28, 2005

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU JOE

AND YOUR FAMILY.

georgine bordignon zalewski

June 27, 2005

Please accept our deepest and heartfelt sympathy. I was Audrey's roommate at St. E's nursing school. She will be greatly missed. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Nelson Funeral Home (Park Ridge)

June 27, 2005

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