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Christine Prescaro Obituary

Prescaro, Christine A. (nee Dobrzeniecki), of Minooka, formerly of Calumet City, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2009 surrounded by her loving family at Rush University Medical Center after a courageous battle with leukemia. A woman committed to her family. She was a loving wife, a dedicated daughter and a dependable and caring sister. Her encouragement to others and compassionate ways will be treasured in the hearts of those that knew her. Christine was a talented artist who expressed herself through drawing; she was passionate about baseball and one of Chicago White Sox's biggest fans. Survived by her beloved husband, Ray A. Prescaro, her parents, Eugene and Lillian Dobrzeniecki, her brother, Tony (Laura) Dobrzeniecki, her sister, Susan (Tony) Verhulst, also left to mourn her passing are her father and mother-in-law, Ron and Rose Prescaro, her brothers-in-law, Mike (Kim), Ron Jr. (Kay), Mark Prescaro, and sister-in-law, Marie (Maurice) Eisenstein, numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends. Visitation for Christine A. Prescaro will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at The Maple Funeral Home, from 2:00 p.m. until funeral services begin at 7:30 p.m. Interment private. The Maple Funeral Home and Crematorium, 24300 S. Ford Rd., Channahon. 815-467-1234

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 8, 2009.

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Cathy Warchal

June 12, 2009

Ray, Uncle Gene and Aunt Lil and family,
So very sorry to hear about Chris. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and Chris.
Cathy, Ed, and Mike Warchal

June 11, 2009

Ray, Lil, Gene, and Families,

We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Chris. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Thom and Cindy Besler

Jim Litke

June 11, 2009

Ray,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

June 10, 2009

Ray,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Daniel & Donna Besler

Gayle & Jeff Alexander

June 10, 2009

Ray,
You and Chris were one of our closet friends on the Circle! We will miss the laughs, drinks and of course the conversations about the Sox! Chris was a beautiful, passionate woman. She will never be forgotten.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.

Bob & Kathy Nelson

June 9, 2009

Chris,
Bob & I are so glad we got to know you as more than a neighbor and were able to share fun at White Sox games and gatherings at your house. We will miss you more than words can say.

Kathleen Tourville

June 9, 2009

Dear Ray and Family,

My deepest sympathy to you. I pray that you will know God's comfort and healing during this difficult time.

Maureen Myers (Coleman)

June 9, 2009

Ray,

I am so sorry about Chris.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

June 9, 2009

Tony, Ray and family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss, please know that you are in my heart and in my prayers, and I pray that you find the strength and the faith that you need to help you through such a difficult time. Take Care, Roxanne Keilman (St. John, IN.)

Ray and Lisa Divello

June 9, 2009

Chris will be cherished and in our prayers and memories daily, Not just a neighbor but a friend. I will miss my drinking buddy more than words can express, Creekside circle will never be the same. Our deepest sympathies to Ray,Gene, Lil and the rest of the family.
She will be missed and her memory treasured

Dwayne & Sherri Biegel

June 9, 2009

To the loving families of Chrissy,
We're so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our memories of Chrissy will always hold a smiley happy go lucky girl with a zest for life. She will live on in all of our hearts.

Valerie Disabato

June 8, 2009

Ray,
My deepest sympathy to you, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know Christine fought a long and difficult battle. She is at peace now. Know that you are in my thoughts and in my prayers. I pray that you find strength and faith through these difficult times.

Sue Valene

June 8, 2009

Ray, We are so sorry for your loss. Chris will be deeply missed. If you need ANYTHING please do not hesitate to call. You will be in our prayers.

June 8, 2009

Ray, my heart goes out to you at your time of loss. Chris will leave a void in my heart that I doubt anyone else will be able to fill. She was a loving caring friend and co-worker. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
Julie Strzelczyk

June 8, 2009

Ray,
We are so sorry for your great loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May you find the strength in your time of need and please know that we will be there for you no matter what.

Warren & Sandy Ball

wheeler stanley

June 8, 2009

she will be missed in a huge way. So many memories!!!!

Kim & Bill LaBuda

June 8, 2009

Ray, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You were gracious enough to come all the way to Bartlett to help us, if you need anything - we'll be there.

Melanie Tall

June 8, 2009

I will love you and will miss you very much. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this time. All my love your cousin Melanie

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