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Brenda McGrane Obituary

McGrane, Brenda Kay (nee Farris), beloved wife of Bernard C. McGrane IV, devoted mother of Bernard C. V (Jaye) and Erin McGrane, loving daughter of Nora Lee and the late Fred Calvin Farris, dear sister of Kenneth (Sylvia) Farris and Linda (John) Fay. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 9 a.m. from the Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Rd., to Christ the King Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 773-783-7700 or 708-423-5400.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 13, 2003.

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Kathy Xenakis Lomasney

August 14, 2003

Dear Bernie & family,

We were so sorry to hear that Brenda had passed away. We send you our love and prayers. God bless you and your family. He will give you the strength you need to keep going. She was a beautiful gal and I know she will be deeply missed.



Love,

David & Kathy (Xenakis) Lomasney

& family

Maureen McGann-Ryan

August 13, 2003

Brenda was one of the heroes--and she made heroes of those around her. It was an honor to know Brenda--a great woman. Love, Maureen

Gia (Georgia) Xenakis Branit

August 13, 2003

Dear Bernie and family,



I am so sorry to hear about losing Brenda......I know how special she was to you. Please accept my families condolences.



Gia Xenakis Branit

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