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Darlene Sparr Obituary

Sparr, Darlene Lenore (nee Gusick) died after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband Ronald; her devoted children Sue (Jim) McCarthy, Mike (Shellie) Smith, Steve Smith, Sharon (Marty) Daufenbach, Mo (Tom) Daufenbach, and Marie (Jerry) Bauer; numerous cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers John Gusick, Gary (Leanne) Gusick and sister Judy Williamson; and long time family friend Joe Bishop. She is preceded in death by her parents Evelyn and Elmer Gusick, Ray and Eve Gusick, stepmother Marge Gusick and her infant children Tommy, Barbara, Tony and Wayne Smith. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society appreciated. Visitation Thursday 3:00 - 9:00pm at Hills Funeral Home, Ltd. 10201 S. Roberts Rd. (8000W.), Palos Hills. Funeral Friday, 11:00am prayer at the funeral home. Interment Private. Info. 708-598-5880

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 25, 2012.

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trudy white

January 26, 2012

Love ya Trudy

January 26, 2012

I wanted to also add this candle of everlasting love & all wil be with her again when your time is done here.

Pamela Hargan

January 26, 2012

Susie, I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies. Thoughts and prayers for you and the rest of the family. Love, Pam, Myron, Heather, Heath and Jessica Hargan

January 26, 2012

My deepest sympathy to Uncle Ron and the family. May we always have happy memories of Aunt Darlene. -JR Gusick

Dennis & Sue McCarthy

January 26, 2012

Deepest sympathy to the Sparr Family. God Bless all of you. She will be missed.

Joellyn Rucinski-Gomez

January 26, 2012

My deepest sympathy goes to the Sparr family in this difficult time. May Mrs. Sparr rest in peace.

Barbara Lowry

January 26, 2012

My condolences to the family

Nanette Gusick

January 26, 2012

My condolences go to out my my Aunt's family. I have many sweet childhood memories with my Aunt Darlene and family. Thanks to her, I was able to reconnect with her family after moving back to Chicago, almost 15 years ago. For, that I am thankful. My dad said his sister was always happy, no matter the circumstances. I know that she is happy now, without pain and suffering. I hope that her family finds peace in that and the lovely memories that they shared.

TD

January 25, 2012

Extending my heartfelt condolences to the Sparr family. Psalms 55:22 is a very encouraging scripture. Please at your earliest convenience read this and see how it instructs you to throw your burden upon the creator

Dale Ann Ottenstroer Popp

January 25, 2012

My deepest sympathy goes to my Godmother and cousin Darlene's family. I was saddened to hear of her battle. She is now at rest and we will all get to visit with her again someday. I know she has a friends in heaven my mother and father Dorothy & Lloyd Ottenstroer, Darlene was the flower girl in my parents wedding in 1947 and as a child very close to my parents. Rest in peace Darlene.

January 25, 2012

Our deepest condolences go out to the whole family. I have know Mrs. Sparr forever and loved her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. XOXOX
Love Always,
Jim and Jenny (Baker) McNichols

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