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Barbara Calabrese Obituary

Calabrese, Barbara M. age 72 of Plainfield, IL at rest Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at her home with her family at her side Born May 4, 1938 in Kent, England the daughter of the late William and Violet Smith. Beloved wife of 49 years of the late Genero, whom passed on April 10, 2010, loving mother of Mark (Denise) Calabrese, Lisa (Tom) Bonderski and Gina (David) Braidman, cherished grandmother of Caroline, Abigail, Veronica, Matthew, Benjamin and Samuel, dear sister of the late George Smith. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society, 17060 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 22, 2010 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield, IL, internment will be private. Visitation Thursday, October 21 from 3:00 to 9:00 PM at: OVERMAN-JONES FUNERAL HOME 15219 S. Joliet Road (Corner of Rts. 30 & 59) Plainfield, IL 60544. Info 815-436-9221 or www.overmanjones.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 20, 2010.

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Therese Moustis

October 21, 2010

Barbara will always hold a special place in my heart as will Jim. She was always thoughtful and kind. To her children and grandchildren I affirm that she loved you all unconditionally and that she and your Dad/Grandpa are watching over you. God bless you all.

Diane Doro

October 20, 2010

Our prayers are with all of you. We were truely blessed to have known her. Barb was kind and warm at heart, she always made me feel like family whenever I was around her. She is with Jim and at peace. May your heavy hearts mend and the celebration of her life replace it with time. love, Diane, Rocso and Vince Doro

Joyce Lech

October 20, 2010

Your mom was the sweetest lady! She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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