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Bernadette Bachelder Obituary

Bachelder, Bernadette M. "Bernie" (nee Figlewicz); Beloved mother of April (Mike) Noone; Proud Busha of Alanna and Colleen: Loving daughter of Veronica "Vera" and the late Frank Figlewicz; Dear sister of Tommy (Penny), Holly "Helen" Chavez, Johnny (Christine), Stevie (Beth), Kenny (Lori), and Marty Figlewicz. Fond Che Cha of many nieces and nephews; loving cousin and friend to many; former spouse of the late Thomas C. Bachelder. Cared for lovingly and compassionately by Shawna Chavez. Visitation Tuesday 4 to 9pm and Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge to Our Lady of the Ridge Church, 10811 S. Ridgeland Ave., Chicago Ridge. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. For funeral info 708-422-2700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 7, 2011.

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November 10, 2011

Dear April, I was sorry to hear of your moms passing. I will always remember her with fondnes. I found out after her funeral or I would have been there.
Cleatus McKeough Walker

Joellen Schneider-Daly

November 8, 2011

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember your mom fondly. She always had a smile.

Bill, Lynne and Lauren Moser

November 8, 2011

Dear April and Family:
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She had the type of personality that could make any occasion a party. She will be missed by many.

November 7, 2011

Dear April,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful friend to me and everyone in the band for more than 20 years. When she walked in the door the party started. I will always remember her with much love.
Hedy Matuszak

ron mitchell

November 7, 2011

April-
please accept my condolences on your loss.Your mom was a fine women.I was glad to have known her.

Steve Seper

November 7, 2011

April-

I'm so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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