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Betty Gaa Obituary

Gaa, Betty C. (nee Byrnes), 86, beloved wife of the late George, loving mother of Susan (Richard) Marik, Nancy Ciletti, Carol (Randy) Peterson and Mary (Steve) Alexander, dear grandmother of 14 and great grandmother of nine, preceded in death by one sister and four brothers. Funeral services Friday, January 27th. 10:00 A.M. at Suburban Family Funeral Home 5940 W. 35th. St. (Corner of 35th. St. and Austin) Cicero, Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3:00-9:00 P.M. 708-652-1116 or www.Suburbanfamilyfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 25, 2012.

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J D

January 30, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort help you through this tough time of mourning. (Isaiah 61:1,2)

January 26, 2012

To the Gaa Family
Our deepest sympathy. Many memories from the past. I bowled with your Mom and knew Carol and Mary since they went to school with our older sons. Remember the good times that way she will always be with you. Ed & Joan Mokry

Charles Fischer

January 25, 2012

Mary and Family,
Our prayers are with you. I will always remember the times I spent with her during my younger years. Jelly sandwiches and crackers!!

Kim Pennacchio

January 25, 2012

Mary and Family.....so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Much love, Kim

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