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Callista Wicklander Obituary

Wicklander, Callista P. 93, of LaGrange, beloved wife of the late Raymond O. Sr., loving mother of Raymond O. Jr. (Bridget), Philip J. (Geraldine), Robert A., James W. (RoseLynn), Douglas E. (Deborah), and the late Dale, George and Arthur, proud grandmother of 13, great-grandmother of one, dear sister of the late Elizabeth Krauter. Visitation 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th Street, Countryside. Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis Xavier Church, Spring and Ogden Ave., LaGrange. Private interment at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, and in consideration of the many organizations Callista donated to, memorials to the charity of your choice appreciated. 708-352-6500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 5 to May 6, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Callista Wicklander

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Kimberly Becker

May 17, 2005

To Everyone,

I was very sad to hear of Aunt Callista's passing. Dad called me late last week and told me. Our thoughts and prayers to you all!! I know she and Grandmother Krauter are having a grand time now!!

Kim, David, Garrett, Colton, Madison

Joe & Diane Jensen

May 11, 2005

We are truly sorry for the loss of

your mother.

Rick & Patty Giovacchini

May 11, 2005

Dear Jim, Phil & Entire Family,



We are saddened by your loss & will keep you in our thoughts & prayers.



Rick & Patty

barry mendelson

May 10, 2005

Those who bloom in the hearts of others never fade away.



May you find comfort and strength in your memories.



All of the Wicklander family are in our thoughts in your time of loss.



From all the partners at Capital Market Consultants.

Frank R. Stone IV

May 9, 2005

My deepest sympathies go out to the whole Wicklander familiy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Katie Evans

May 7, 2005

Will Wicklander and family,



My prayers and thoughts are with you as you think of the loss of your grandma. What a wonderful long life she had to enjoy her family and friends. Again my deepest sympathies.

Robert Kerrigan

May 7, 2005

Dear Ray and Family, my sincere sympathy for your loss.

Bob Kerrigan , Quigley, Class of 1959

Pat & Mary Rooney

May 6, 2005

Dear Ray, Bridget and family,

Our deepest sympathy to all of you as your mourn the death of a truly remarkable woman. We hope the memories of her grace-filled spirit will be with you forever and will help lessen the pain of your loss.

Mary Eileen Bateman

May 6, 2005

The O'Keefe family,Ruth,Maureen, Kathleen,and Mary Eileen send our deepest condolences to the Wicklander family. Fortunately we have a recent wonderful and fond memory of Callista when she attended Ruth's 90th birthday party.

Callista,as always,looked her beautiful cheerful self that day; and very pleased to have her son Bob as her chauffeur. Thanks Callista, for all the great memories you have given us over the years.

Steve & Heather Kleinhenz

May 6, 2005

Ray, Bridget & the Wicklander Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. How fortunate we feel

to have known Callista. She was an incredible role model for all.

Sincerely,

Steve & Heather Kleinhenz

Jane Harris

May 6, 2005

On behalf of John (Red) and Virginia Reynolds and the rest of the Milwaukee relatives, please accept our sympathies on Callista's passing.



We have fond memories of Callista and the rest of the Wicklander/Spring clans...none fonder than "The Elephant Walk" at Min's 80th birthday party all those years ago.



Thanks for letting us know.

Bob & Carolyn Belcaster

May 6, 2005

Ray Wicklander and family. Our sympathy on the passing of your Mom. Mom's are forever, we shall remember her in our prayers.

Father Donald Meehling

May 6, 2005

May the angels lead you into paradise! With a fullnes of years and love, may the fullness of God be yours as well! Prayers for her and all of you who loved her.

Joan & Jerry Vitu

May 6, 2005

Dear Phil, Gerri, Erica & Wicklander Family, A loved one lives forever in the hearts of those who cared and in the memories that were shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We send our heartfelt sympathy. With Love,

Jill Sibson

May 5, 2005

My condolences to your family in your time of sorrow. You'll be in my prayers.

Wishing you comfort,

JOHN STEINMETZ

May 5, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of my cousins and families at this difficult time aunt callista will be missed very much

May God hold you all strong

Love JOHN STEINMETZ and CAROL

Joanne Rock

May 5, 2005

To Jim, Phil and the entire Wicklander Family:



The PII family sends our deepest sympathies to you on the loss of your mother.



Printing Industry of IL/IN Association

Debbie Hardaway

May 5, 2005

Our deepest sympathy is with Joe and his entire family

Lisa and Winston Huff

May 5, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Love Always, Winston and Lisa Huff

Terry/Diane Cavanaugh

May 5, 2005

Dearest Ray, Bridget and family,

We are sorry for your loss,

you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.

Fondly,

Diane and Terry Cavanaugh

Rosemary Morrissey

May 5, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the whole Wicklander family.

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