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Elaine Dristas Obituary

Dristas, Elaine G. Age 90. Beloved daughter of the late George and the late Mary (nee Antonakis) Dristas; loving sister of Betty (Harry) Rekas and the late Jean (late Ephstrates) Economou; dear aunt of John, George and Artey Economou, Angela (Jim) Blume, Maria (Don) Cucchiara and Demetra (Patrick) Reckas-Jackson; great-aunt of Thalia Reckas-Jackson and Anthony Cucchiara. Visitation Wednesday 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 10301 S. Kolmar Ave., Oak Lawn, IL. Private interment Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer's Association preferred. Arrangements entrusted to the Richard-Midway Funeral Home. 773-767-1840.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 31, 2017.

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So sorry for the loss of Elaine. My sincere condolences go out to the family and may you find comfort from family and friends as well as the "God of all comfort." 2 Cor. 1:3

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

10301 S. Kolmar Ave., Oak Lawn, IL

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St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

10301 S. Kolmar Ave., Oak Lawn, IL

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