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Bertha Bracken Obituary

Bracken, Bertha Marie (nee Clemente), age 83, beloved wife of the late James "Wobbles" Bracken, loving mother of Marilyn Bergdolld, CPD, James, Patricia, CCS, Joseph, Maureen, CFD, Daniel (Donna), Patrick, Jacqueline (Thomas) Fegan and the late Mary Ellen "Tootsie" Stack, dearest grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of six, dear sister of Theresa (the late Frank) Malatia, Emily (the late James) Vece, Florence Palermo, Anthony (Loretta), Dorothy (Raymond) Polino and the late Hattie (the late Dominic) Mungove, Alex, Eva (the late John) Frances and Viola (Benny) Apato, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. A Goldstar Member of St. Gabriel's Women Club, a lifetime resident of Canaryville and cherished friend to all who knew her. Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. from Thomas McInerney's Sons Funeral Home, 4635 S. Wallace Street, to St. Gabriel Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Visitation Monday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Gabriel's Church Building Fund, 4522 S. Wallace St., Chicago, IL., 60609. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 773-268-0703. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2002.

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Mrs. Jackie Dombrowski-Kirbee Chiropractic

November 20, 2002

Dear Maureen and Family, Sincere sympathy on the loss of your Mom. My mother died on Nov. 10 twelve years ago. We miss here but can't believe how her spirit is truly with us all. May your Mom spirit truly be with you today and always. God Bless

Sheila Sosnicki

November 13, 2002

To All:

Please accept my condolences on the death of your mother. I have fond memories of the friendship between my mother, Kay Devens Kerwin, Mary Power and your mother, especially on summer evenings when a Sox game is playing on the radio. They had a great time together and a lot of laughs. Weren't we so lucky and blessed to be their children!

Affectionately, Sheila Devens Sosnicki

Pat Maid (Field's Client)

November 12, 2002

Dear Joe,



My sympathies to you and your family. May the wonderful memories of your Mother as well as the love and support of family and friends be of comfort to you at this time.

Rose Ivers

November 12, 2002

Dear Marilyn, Patsy and Bracken Family,



I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I'll always remember her as a sweet soft-spoken lady.

Art Angelopoulos

November 12, 2002

Dear Maureen,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. May God bless you and keep you in his prayers.

Sincerely,

Art Angelopoulos

Janet Talbot

November 11, 2002

Dear Joe,



I am sorry about the loss of your mother. I hope your happy memories outweigh your sorrow.



My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



Sincerely,

Janet

(Field's client)

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