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Cecelia Pearson Obituary

Pearson, Cecelia J. "Cecil Bug" (nee Konow) Age 52, of Tinley Park, Wednesday February 1, 2012. Born in Joliet. Cecilia enjoyed traveling and spending time with her loving family. Preceded in death by her father Otto Konow and her former husband Brad Beck. Survived by her loving husband of two years, Scott Pearson, her son Keith (Lindsey) Beck, a granddaughter Kailyn Beck, her mother Berniece (Zick) Konow, brothers Walter and George Konow, sisters Dorothea (William) Breedlove, Veronica Konow and Mary Alice Massey. Several nieces, nephews and many friends also survive. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Family will greet relatives and friends, Thursday, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME, 1105 E. 9TH ST. (159TH ST.), LOCKPORT, with a Memorial Service at 7:00 pm with Rev. Paul Pfotenhauer of Bethel Lutheran Church, Westmont, officiating. Interment will be private.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 7, 2012.

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Sheri Mitrovich

February 9, 2012

My Thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time. Cecilia was so sweet and she will be deeply missed.

February 8, 2012

To the Konow/Beck/Pearson Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Words cannot express the deep sympathy we feel for you all. I have many very fond memories of her, especially during her years At the Country House. I know how proud she was of her family, especially you, Keith, and her new granddaughter! God Bless you all, Sincerely, Lynn, Larry & Kyle Banks

Connie Smyder

February 8, 2012

To the Konow Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you in this difficult time. I will keep close to my heart many great childhood memories of Cecilia and all of us. Take care.
Love, Connie {Cagwin} & Ric Smyder and Merritt Cagwin

Cindy Hogan

February 8, 2012

Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with all your family. I loved Celia....She always had lots to laugh about...she was fun loving and very family oriented...I spent alot of time with her and her twin sister Dorothea and she will be very much missed....Our love to her and her family in this very dark hour........Cindy and Mike Hogan

February 7, 2012

To Mrs. Bernice Konow and Walter Konow,
May the sweet memories of this loved one help to bring you peach in this difficult time of loss.
Joe Huff

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