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Betty Briske Obituary

Briske, Betty (nee Whelan), age 90, of Chicago Heights, beloved wife of the late Hubert Briske, loving mother of Jim (Linda), Jerry (Irene), Marybeth Briske, and Patricia (Tom) Houlihan, dear sister of the late William Whelan and late Dorothy Kusch, cherished grandmother of Brad, Barrett, John, Joe, and Emmett. Memorial Visitation Thursday, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 18022 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Memorial Mass Friday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Kieran Church in Chicago Heights. Interment private. 708-798-0331

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 8, 2010.

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Tony

February 20, 2025

I have just been reading some letters Marybeth wrote to my sister Susan Proctor in 1968. My mum Winnie Proctor (Cassidy) is the connection.

Mary Tully

September 8, 2010

Patty, Tom, Marybeth, John, Emmett, Joe,
I am sorry for your loss. I hope everyone is doing well.
Mary

Ed Zabrocki

September 8, 2010

Patty/Tom-----Patty, sorry to hear about your MOM. Will keep her in our prayers.
Emily/Ed Zabrocki

The Staff of Ryan Funeral Home

September 8, 2010

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