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1930

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2018

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10501 W. Cermak

Westchester, Illinois

Elaine Yannias Obituary

Yannias, Elaine (nee Karabas) Beloved wife of the late Steve C.; loving mother of Don (Tonie) and Tracy (fiance Michael Kuster); proud grandmother of Zoie, Charlie and the late Stevie; dear sister of the late James (Patricia) Karabas and Jean Doumanian (Jaqui Safra); sister-in-law of the late Thomas, the late George, the late James (the late Helen), the late Nicholas (Helen) and the late Ted (the late Mary); proud aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews and friend to many. Resting at Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester (2 blks West of Mannheim Rd.) on Sunday, February 25, 2018 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. All to meet Monday at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 601 S. Central, Chicago, IL 60644 for 10:30 a.m. Service. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Donations to Assumption Greek Orthodox Church appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Chris J. Balodimas, Funeral Director. For further info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 23, 2018.

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February 16, 2021

Elaine was a joy to be with. She was very compassionate and a wonderful parent at the Plato School! Her children share her intellect and passion for life. May her spirit always be with you. Sincerely, Ms. Dres

February 28, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss.
May the God of all comfort strengthen you at this difficult time because he cares for you.

Pat

February 27, 2018

I am truly sorry for your loss. May you gain the comfort you need by pouring out your deepest feelings to God in prayer. He loves you and wants to care for you during this most difficult time. Please accept my condolences.

Frank Arata

February 26, 2018

Dear Donnie, Tony and Tracy:
Our deepest sympathies for such a tragic loss.
May God give you strength and comfort for your prompt resignation.
Our best always.
Frank and Mechu.

February 26, 2018

Dear Tracy, Don and to the extended Family,

Our deepest condolences for the loss of your sweet Mother. We were blessed to have met her during our Plato School years as she was a warm and hardworking PTA lady who we shared at Plato and were blessed to have been a part of our lives as time moved on. Her genuine radiance made even a hello uniquely special. Undoubtedly, our Assumption Community will miss her dearly, yet are grateful that we have very special memories of all the times we shared as a Panayia/Plato Family.

May God continue to bless and grant you strength and welcome Elaine, a pious Greek Orthodox Christian, to a "Kalo Paradeeso".

Very Sincerely,

The Karahalios Family

February 26, 2018

Dear Tracy and Don,

Our sincerest sympathies on the passing of your mother. She truly was a wonderful woman and she will be missed.

Sincerely,

Jim and Elaine Nicholas, Louis and James

James Romberg

February 26, 2018

Don and Traci,

My condolences to your entire family on the loss of your mother. She was a beautiful person and always pleasant with everyone she encountered.

She will be missed.

I will remember her in my prayers.

God bless.

J. Romberg

Georgia Kouimelis

February 26, 2018

Kalo paradiso na exeis Eleni

Susie Rowley

February 24, 2018

We are sending our love and prayers to you all.

February 24, 2018

Your mom will be greatly missed. She always a brought love and joy to the atmosphere.
Love,


Ami Dres

Aneta Szott

February 23, 2018

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Aneta

Kris Schneberger

February 23, 2018

Tracy, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom made me smile every time she came to exercise and asked me to go out for dinner. God bless her, you and your loved ones. Hold each other tight and take care of each other. Forever her rehab nurse, Kris

Trish Loughlin

February 23, 2018

I am so saddened by learning your mom has passed, Tracy. Cherish all the memories of the time you shared. Thinking of you at this time and lifting your family up in prayer.

jerry miller

February 23, 2018

A great lady

Colleen Navolio

February 23, 2018

Don and Tracy,
So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a wonderful, generous person who loved her family and life. We had so many laughs when we worked together at the bank (late 70's-1982). She was truly the mother figure for all us (formerly) young people that worked there.

Again, my sincerest condolences. She was a great lady.

Colleen (Miller) Navolio

Lisa Kossow

February 23, 2018

My sweet friend Tracy... words cannot convey my heartfelt condolences. Your mom ( my Lupe) was simply amazing and one of the most generous & loving people I've ever had the pleasure to know. She showered me with a love that made me feel as if she'd adopted me as her own.
She was full of grace for all she encountered and the quintessential queen of hospitality, especially for those like myself who stayed over way too long and over indulged in anything she ever cooked.
Much love to you Tracy in your time of grief....take comfort in the knowledge you were cherished and loved so well by a remarkable mom.
XOXO,

Lisa

Dean Dranias

February 23, 2018

Elaine, You were quite a unique and wonderful person. Those who knew you treasure the experience. You were kind, thoughtful and so very considerate of others. It was an honor to know you.

February 23, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in Psalms 29:11, knowing that in difficult times like this, God gives peace and strength. DM

From the Staff of Conboy's Westchester Funeral Home

February 23, 2018

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

JoAnne Panagiotaros

February 22, 2018

Don, Tonie, Tracy, Mike, Jean, Zoie & Charlie,

We are all so deeply saddened to hear of Aunt Elaine's passing this morning.
Always beautifully elegant, so loving and caring who loved life and her family to the fullest with always a smile on her face.
We will remember that beautiful smile, and will treasure all the wonderful memories we have. We were truly blessed to have someone so special in our lives.

Our deepest condolences to you all, may her memory be eternal.

Aunt Elaine, we love you so much and will be missed dearly by all of us.

The Panagiotaros Family,
Helen, Tony, Dena & JoAnne

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Feb

25

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home - Westchester

10501 W. Cermak, Westchester, IL 60154

Feb

26

Service

10:30 a.m.

Assumption Greek Orthodox Church

601 S. Central, Chicago, IL

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10501 W. Cermak, Westchester, IL 60154

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