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Christine Van De Vanter Obituary

Van De Vanter, Christine (nee Kness), beloved wife of Robert O. Van De Vanter, beloved mother of Gregory (Wanda), Elizabeth, Kimberly and Sherrie, loving grandmother of Steven, Andrew and Leah, fond sister of Gerald Kness, Joanne (Clarence) Zaitz, Rose Mary (Edward) Mann, Joseph (Sue) Kness and Annette (Robert) Waite. She was loved by many nephews and nieces. Resting at the Marik Funeral Home, 6507 W. Cermak Rd., Berwyn. Visitation Sunday, 1 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday, Prayers 9 a.m., to St. Mary of Czestochowa Church for Mass at 10 a.m. For information: 708- 484-6310 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 13, 2002.

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