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1944

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2014

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Elaine Gerches Obituary

Gerches, Elaine Virginia (nee Kuzma) Of Lemont, age 70. Beloved wife for 45 years of the late Paul; loving mother of Rebecca (James) Stricklin and Heidi (Danny) Aleksic; proud grandmother of Kaira, Jacob, Zachary, Julia and Jacqueline; dear sister of the late Lillian (Donald) Ahlman; fond aunt and friend of many. Lying-in-State on Monday, December 1, 2014 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2317 S. Wolf Rd., Hillside from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Interment Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home. For further info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 26, 2014.

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Joan Santis

November 20, 2024

All these years later, I still remember the messages Elaine would write in her Christmas cards. She was a real sweetie. She conveyed her love for her two daughters and her husband.

Joan Santis

November 20, 2023

What a sweet person.

November 27, 2014

My condolences to the family.May our Heavenly Father give you strength and bless you with peace during this difficult time.Psalms 29:11

Terry and Darlene Blanz

November 27, 2014

On Mondays my husband and I deliver meals on wheels and we always looked forward to seeing Elaine every week. She greeted us by name and then asked about us! She made sure she gave us little treats for all the holidays, but what we will miss most is her smile. She was a special lady!

November 26, 2014

May God hold you close and comfort you during the loss of your loved one.

Joan & Dean Santis

November 26, 2014

Elaine sent the most beautiful Christmas cards with a wonderful handwritten note inside. She did this for 45 Christmases and it was much appreciated. She was a thoughtful and caring person.

From the Staff of Conboy's Westchester Funeral Home

November 26, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Memorial Events
for Elaine Gerches

Dec

1

Lying in State

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church

2317 S. Wolf Rd, Hillside, IL

Dec

1

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church

2317 S. Wolf Rd, Hillside, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home - Westchester

10501 W. Cermak, Westchester, IL 60154

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