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Betty Oliver Obituary

Oliver, Betty Ann L. (nee Schedel) Passed away on February 13 at the age of 77. Devoted mother to John, Kimberly Anez (Joel), Debra Torres (Tim) and Scott (Sandra); beloved grandmother to Jason (Erin), Benjamin, Kristin (Kevin), Adam, Lauren and Kara; great-grandmother to Jacob, Zachary, Olivia, Fisher and Tuesday; cherished sister to Robert Schedel (Caroline) and Marilyn Anderson; and Godmother to Robin. Preceded in death by her father Benjamin Schedel, step-father Richard Grabo, brother-in-law Ralph Anderson and mother Mildred Alm Grabo. She lived her life in Pilsen where her family has lived since before the Great Fire. She was the 3rd generation of women in her family to graduate from Pickard Elementary, and she graduated Harrison H.S. in 1948. She retired from Chicago Messenger Service. She loved music, dancing, travel, fishing, movies and cards. She adored animals and had a very tender heart. She will be missed. Visit Sunday at Zefran Funeral Home, 1941 W Cermak, 773-847-6688 or Monday at 10 a.m. prior to funeral service at 10:30: Trinity Community Church, 26th & Riverside Dr., Berwyn. Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 17, 2008.

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Kimberly Oliver Anez

February 22, 2008

You may view an Everlasting Memorial to Betty Ann at www.mem.com. There the family has published her photographs into a movie of her life, and you may sign a perpetual guestbook.

Betty Ann at Marilyn's Wedding Dancing the Jitterbug

February 18, 2008

Betty Ann

February 18, 2008

Betty Ann 1948 High School Graduation

February 18, 2008

Lynn Chermel

February 17, 2008

John, Scott, Debbie and Kim: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We will all definitely miss Betty Ann., Love, Lynn, Don, & Ryan Chermel, Delores Steffan and Ronald Steffan

Doretta Glover

February 17, 2008

Words can not explain how this has affected us. Betty was a wonderful and thoughtful friend. My son grew up calling her grandma. And in his heart she was. Jeremy and I will miss her dearly. Are thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are sorry for the loss. Love Always Doretta and Larry Glover and Jeremy Siegel and David Siegel.

Kristin Oliver

February 17, 2008

Grandma, I miss you a million times already. You'll be with me everyday. I love you and I'll see you one day. Long time from now. Tell Great-Grandma I said hi!

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