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Barbara Mende Obituary

Mende, Barbara M. (nee Kramer), beloved mother of Steven, Dale and Brian (Arlene), proud grandma of Shawn, Christopher, Tiffany, Danielle and Justin, dear sister of the late Marion Brautigam. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m., at the Jaeger Funeral Home, 3526 N. Cicero Ave, Cremation private. Info: 773-545-1320

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 7, 2008.

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RIP Aunt Barb

November 19, 2008

Carrie Brautigam

November 5, 2008

Dear Aunt Barb,
You are so missed, you were the best aunt i had, you were there for every holiday, triumph, or loss. If it wasnt for u i would have never made it gracefully thru my moms passing aka your sister.Brian (Arlene), Dale , Steve you are in my prayers. Please keep in touch
Love, your cousin Carrie

Tom Hinkel

October 14, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Barb's passing. I worked with her at Surpless Dunn. She will live in my memory as a kind and thoughtful lady.

Barb D'Ugo

October 11, 2008

Brian,
I am so sorry for your loss, your mom was a special lady and will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Bill Holman

October 8, 2008

I'm very sorry about your loss. I work for Surpless Dunn as an outside salesperson, and whenever in Chicago and in the office, Barbara was always a delight. She is missed.

james(jf) fulton

October 8, 2008

i am so sorry to hear about my good friend barb.i worked with her at surpless dunn for many years.she was a special person to me.my deepest sympathy to all her family.

Grandma w/ chris & tiffant navy pier 04

October 7, 2008

Barb w/chris & tiffany navy pier 04

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Dale & his kids easter 07

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barb and her loving grand son christopher

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Barb 04/07

October 7, 2008

Gloria Mitchell

October 7, 2008

Brian
and Arlene, my prayers and love go out to you across the miles, I will
keep you in my thoughts as the next few days go by. Gloria Mitchell

October 7, 2008

Dear Dale and Family,
MY deepest sympathy, Your mom will truly be missed.your in my thoughts and prayers. god bless. brenda

Patricia Tinsley

October 7, 2008

To Barbs Family

I worked with Barb at Itel for many years. Brian I think you would remember me best of all. This is Pat (Tepper) Tinsley. I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. I still talk to Barb Vela and she told me. Please accept my condolences.

Barb Vela

October 7, 2008

I used to work with Barb ..A/K/A "Ace"..SHe was a great women and we used to have alot of fun together...I was just thinking about her and did nothing about it...Now I regret that I didn't call her like I wanted to...God be with you, Ace

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