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Cecelia Smidowicz Obituary

Smidowicz, Cecelia M. (nee Smuszkiewicz), beloved wife of the late Chester, loving mother of Kenneth, Thomas (Loretta), Marlene and the late Chester (Therese) and the late Robert (Margaret), devoted grandmother of eight, great-grandmother of four, dear sister of Esther Drwal. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m., from Otto V. Stransky & Son Funeral Home, 5112 S. Western Ave., to St. Clare of Montefalco Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection. Visitation 2 to 9 p.m., Thursday. 773-778-0700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2005.

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Sandy & George Lindell

October 2, 2005

Dear Ken, Tom, Marlene, You are in our prayers. We were driving home from vacation when we heard of your Mothers passing. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you all,

Marion Morrison

September 29, 2005

Masses with be offered for you from the family of Marion Gajdosik-Morrison

Tom & Teri (Hartig)Gruca

September 29, 2005

Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss

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