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Darlene Teml Obituary

Teml, Darlene H. (nee Dombkowski), beloved wife of Irvin, loving mother of Kathy (Jack) Pankau, Karen (Ron) Homolka, James (Kris) and Timothy (Tiffeny), dear grandmother of nine, fond sister of Dolores (the late Ray) Wasil and the late Donald Dombkowski, also many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Modell Funeral Home, 7710 S. Cass Ave., Darien, where funeral service will be held Wednesday, 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. 630-852-3595.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 5, 2006.

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Chris & Larry Lehane

September 9, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss. Darlene was such a kind and thoughtful person, even in her time of illness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. From the Lehane Family

Lee, Amy & Steven LaVallie

September 6, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss and share your grief. The entire family is always in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Aunt Dar was truly an AMAZING woman! I will never forget her! All the love, support and kindness she always gave and was constantly there for Danny and I. May she rest in PEACE.

Love, Lee, Amy & Steven

Jane Najeski

September 5, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are very sorry we cannot be with you tonight.

Love,

Aunt Jane, Uncle Chuck, Jon, Danielle, Kate, Joe, and kids

Heather Wilderman

September 5, 2006

Although I never met Darlene in person, I really felt like I knew her through her daughter Kathy. You were truly loved and will be missed greatly. You are in a better place and I hope knowing this, will bring a better comfort to your family.

Lelie Corwin

September 5, 2006

You had a smile as beautiful as a morning sky, we will miss you so much Aunt Dar, I can hear your wonderful laugh and will think of that when i even think of getting down in the dumps, love you, Leslie Corwin St. Petersburg, fl.

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