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Clara Abel Obituary

Abel, Clara C. (nee Rydelski), age 74 of Franklin Park, loving wife of the late Raymond, beloved mother of Nancy (Joseph) Cedzidlo and Carol Abel, dear grandmother of Travis, Stephanie and Lucas, sister of Dorothy Salatino. Theresa Schwemin, Shirley Julian, Richard (Barbara) Rydelski, the late chester, the late Margaret, the late Mary Ann and the late James, sister-in-law and aunt to many, dearest friend of Jay and Diana Lipa. Visitation Thursday, December 28, 2006 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Cuneo-Columbian Funeral Home, 10300 W. Grand Ave. (one block east of Mannheim Rd.)., Franklin Park, IL. Prayers will be Friday at 8:45 a.m. from Cuneo-Columbian Funeral Home, to St. Maria Goretti Catholilc Church, Schiller Park, IL for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, IL. 847-455-1200

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2006.

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Mary Cedzidlo

December 28, 2006

Nancy and Carol, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this rough time. Your mother was a special person and she will be sorely missed. Take care of yourselves and one another. May God bless you.
Love, Mary and Geri Cedzidlo

Linda Tackett

December 27, 2006

Carol and Nancy,

I am so sorry that I will not be able to come to the funeral. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and my memories of your Mom will always be in my heart. You now have one very special Guradian Angel watching over you.

Love, Linda, George and Family

kevin cuttone

December 27, 2006

Nancy: Please accept my condolences on the death of your mother. Due to a severe cold I am home confined, and unable to venture out. Kevin J. Cuttone

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