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Catherine Gikas Obituary
Gikas, Catherine (nee Rogiokos), beloved wife for 50 years of Alex, loving mother of Louis (Angeline), James (Patricia), Nick (Christine) and the late Carol Kocsis, proud grandmother of Katie and Alex, Kara and Alex, Alex, Nina and Jenna and Alex Kocsis, aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd Street, Oak Lawn and Tuesday, 10 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m, at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 10301 S. Kolmar, Oak Lawn, Illinois. Interment Elmwood Cemetery in Hammond, Indiand. Trisagion Service Monday, at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. For info, call 708-636-1193. 
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Memories and Condolences
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Elaine Nicholas
June 26, 2007
Dear Gikas Family,
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
We will always remember her kindness and generosity.
With our deepest sympathy and love,
Your cousins,
(The Nicholas Family)
Jim, Elaine, Louis and James
Fr. Ted Poteres
June 25, 2007
May her memory be eternal!
+Fr. Ted, Presvtera Tulla, Nicholas & Toni Poteres
Dyer, IN
Mary Kapsalis
June 24, 2007
I will always remember Catherine as a loving, devoted wife, mother and grandmother to her family and as a caring friend and relative. May she rest in peace.
June 24, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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