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Cecelia Sharkey Obituary

Sharkey, Cecelia (nee Paterka), beloved wife of Joseph for 67 years, loving aunt of the late Irene Dyjak Family; many nieces and nephews; sister of the late Sister Anne, late Eleanore Miller, late Jenny Siler, late Helen Hebel and late Martin. Funeral Saturday, 9 a.m. from Pomierski & Son Funeral Home, 1059 W. 32nd St., to St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Member of K. of C. Seniors. 773-927-6424.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 28, 2006.

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Barbara Dyjak

September 30, 2006

We will truly miss our "Auntie Celia."Her great determination, love of life, thoughtfulness and sense of humor will be greatly missed.
God bless and keep you, Uncle Joe.

Sara and Jesse White

September 30, 2006

Aunt Cecelia was a kind and loving person. I have many happy memories of her and will mess her greatly.

LaVerne Lapiezo

September 29, 2006

Cecelia was a very kind person. She was my mother, Angeline (Korbal)Lapiezo, cousin. My deepest sympathy's to Joe.

James Dyjak

September 28, 2006

Aunt Cecelia was a strong, very independent woman. We know she has gone on to a better place, and will be happy there. We'll miss you Aunt Cecelia...

Love from Jim,Artie,& the puppies.

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