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Betty Bork Obituary

Bork, Betty J. (nee Reed), loving mother of Linda Nevins and Wesley Bork Jr., dear grandmother of Christopher and Carrie Nevins, dear sister of Bill Reed, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, 10 a.m., until time of service at 12 p.m., at Geils Funeral Home, 260 W. Irving Park Rd., Wood Dale, IL. Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 51 Locust Ave., Suite 201, New Canaan, CT., 06840 or to the Alexian Brothers Hospital Oncology Unit 800, Blesterfield Rd., Elk Grove Village, IL, 60007. For funeral info call: 630-766-3232

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 5, 2004.

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Nancy & David Curtis

May 5, 2004

Betty Bork:I loved her as my Godmother and as my Aunt. Elegant, Caring and a beautiful heart, I will always respect her with all my heart. Life did not allow us nearly enough time together, that I will always regret.

To Linda & Butch go our Deepest Sympathy. With Love!

Jack Sylvester

May 5, 2004

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Steve Couch

May 5, 2004

YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

Cindy Strbavy

May 5, 2004

I am very sorry for your loss.

Ray & Lydia Schleichert

May 4, 2004

Our thoughts are with you.

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