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Barbara Havlicek Obituary

Havlicek, Barbara J. (nee Nordlander), age 75, of Romeoville, IL. formerly of Bridgeport, at rest October 30, 2008. Born May 29, 1933 in Evanston, IL. Beloved wife of Edward "Irish". A former member of Queen of the Universe Catholic Church in Chicago, IL. and currently a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Romeoville, IL. Loving mother of Barbara (the late Thomas) Baudo, Theresa (Louis) Sisto, Edward (Virg) Havlicek, Sharon (Joseph) Stachon and James Havlicek, cherished grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of three, loving daughter of the late Sven and Gladys Nordlander, dear sister of Gene (Sharon) Nordlander. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the donor's favorite charity. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 3, 2008, at 10 a.m., at St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 505 Kingston Drive, Romeoville, IL. with interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, IL. Visitation Sunday, November 2, from 2 to 7 p.m. 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 Nov. 1, 2008.

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Vic Megaro

November 6, 2008

Sharon, Joe and Family. May your Mother rest in peace. She will forever be in your hearts and you in hers. Sorry I could not make the services.

Pam Kupczyk

November 1, 2008

My deepest sympathy to Ed and his entire family. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

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