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Edythe Ropiak Obituary

Ropiak, Edythe May (nee Mittlesteadt), age 78, beloved wife of the late Joseph, loving mother of Joanne (Dennis) Leahy, Jolene Vensel, Jonita (Wade) Ellis, Jonette (Michael) Siwiec and Joellen (Michael) Kwiatkowski, dear grandmother to 14 grandchildren, fond sister of the late Anna Mary Summers, cherished sister-in-law and kind aunt of many nieces and nephews, a good friend to many. Visitation Monday, July 5, 3 to 9 p.m., at Salerno's Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake St., Roselle, 630-889-1700. Funeral Mass will be on 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 6th, St. Walter's Catholic Church in Roselle. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 4, 2004.

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Joellen Kwiatkowski

July 16, 2004

We love you Mom! You were always our biggest Cheerleader and still will be.

Jolene Vensel

July 10, 2004

We miss you so very much. You were such a main part of our lives. We will think of you everyday.

Love,

Jolene, Joe and Jackie

Joanne Leahy

July 8, 2004

Dearest Mom,

Your strength and courage were an inspiration to us all.

We love you, and will cherish all of our wonderful memories.

Marlene Ricchio

July 6, 2004

May you rest in peace. You were always such a sweet lady with a pleasant smile. You have a beautiful family that learned from you and your husband. Rest in peace, your life was a reward to all.

Jonita Ellis

July 5, 2004

Mom,

I will miss you though I know your kind and loving spirit will be with me always.

Jonita Ellis

July 5, 2004

We will always love you Mom. You will forever remain in our hearts and minds.



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