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Bennette M. "Bennie" Lenza

Bennette Lenza Obituary

Lenza, Bennette M. "Bennie" (nee Lane), beloved wife of Jerry, loving mother of Michael Martino, Michelle (Dennis) Safka, Don Lenza and step-mother of Jerry (Amy), Dr. Gary (Dr. Melanie), Larry and Laura Lenza, fond grandmother of nine, dear sister-in-law of Larry (Jody) Lenza, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Best friend to Joann. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m., from John Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th St., to Sacred Heart Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Visitation Wednesday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. 708-361- 4235 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, 2002.

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nancy reiff

October 18, 2002

Jerry, we are deeply saddened to hear of Bennies passing. may she rest in peace. the following words were sent to me in '89 when my dad passed away and i wanted to share them with you.



In one sense there is no death. The life of a soul on earth lasts beyond her departure. You will always feel her life touching yours, her voice speaking to you, her spirit looking out of other eyes, talking to you in the familiar things she touched, worked with, loved as familiar friends. She lives on in your life and in the lives of all others that knew her.



With our deepest sympathy,

Nancy and Anne Reiff

Judy Kapicak

October 16, 2002

Jerry-I am so sorry about Bennie. You must have been such a wonderful husband to her. I pray the kindness you showed a stranger surrounds you during this sad time. May God bless you and all your family and may you find strength from each other.

Jerry Montell

October 15, 2002

Jerry and Judy Montell offer their sincere condolences to the family and regret that they are out of town and unable to attend the wake.

Hazel Bird

October 15, 2002

Jerry and family my sincere sympathy Hazel

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