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Bernadine Loftus Obituary

Loftus, Bernadine F. (nee Sullivan), age 74, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2006, of Arlington Heights formerly of New Lenox and Frankfort. A longtime member of St. Anthony Church in Frankfort. She is survived by her loving family, her children Thomas (Patricia) Loftus, Mary (Craig) Sellman, Timothy (Shelley) Loftus, Terrence (Valarie) Loftus, Jerome (Gina) Loftus, Ann (Thomas) Schulte, Trish Loftus, Jeanne Loftus and Daniel (Dawnelle) Loftus, a brother Robert (Jesse) Sullivan, three sisters-in-law Alvina Sullivan, Mary Loftus, BVM and Margaret Losftus, 11 grandchildren Ryan, Drew, Mallory, Brennan and Connor Loftus, Erin and Kellie Sellman, Hans and Kurk Schulte, James and Thomas Bielawski. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas J. Loftus, her parents Jerome and Irene (nee Matts) Sullivan, a brother Jerome Sullivan Jr., a sister Patricia (late Robert) Vojteck and a granddaughter Jennifer Schulte. Family will receive friends Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at the Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Jude Church, New Lenox, Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park. Info 815-485-3200. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Joliet Area Community Hospice or the Odyssey Hospice in Arlington Heights, would be appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 26 to Jun. 27, 2006.

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Patricia Arena

September 6, 2006

Dear Jerry, Ann, Terry, Tim and Loftus families,

We were deeply saddened to hear of your mom’s passing and I would like to express my sincere sympathy to you and your family. We send many Mass intentions and prayers said for your lovely Mom, Bernadine and family during this time. God bless Bernadine and the Loftus families and may her memory bring much joy and comfort until you meet again.

Heartfelt condolences and much love always,

M/M Matt & Pat (Noonan) Arena

Denise Seamon-Ozburn

June 28, 2006

To the Loftus family,

We were so sorry to here of the loss of your mother. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Paula Kantor (Otis)

June 27, 2006

Trish,

I am so sorry to hear about your mom.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

John Brinckerhoff

June 27, 2006

Jerry,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this Special Time. I know how special Moms are to our families. I know that she is at peace now....as she took such great care of so many people over the years. God Bless You and Yours.

John Brinckerhoff

Carolina Reyes

June 26, 2006

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Please know that my family is praying for you during this difficult time.

Carol Wittig

June 26, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I know the family will greatly miss her.

Carol & Jim Wittig

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