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Eleanor Dalke Obituary

Dalke, Eleanor M. (nee Krask), age 86, late of Orland Park. Beloved wife of the late Harry, devoted mother of Larry (Yvonne) and Ken (Donna) Dalke, loving grandmother of Travis, Anthony, Heather and Kelsey Dalke, kind aunt of Robert (Michelle) Zellinger, Walter and Robert Rucinski, Rich, Tom, Susan, Rosemary and Ruth Krask and Jerry (Barbara) Springer. Retired from Northern Trust with many years of dedicated service. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m., from the Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 14318 S. LaGrange Rd. (9600 W/Rt. 45), Orland Park, to Our Lady of the Woods Church, Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Holy Cross Mausoleum. 708-460-2300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 14, 2006.

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Amanda Harris

August 15, 2006

Well miss you grama dalke

love alwayz Amanda & jenny

Laurie Hansen-Valladares

August 15, 2006

Dearest Kenny and Larry,



I will miss your Mom terribly. She truly was one of the nicest people I've ever known. The holidays will not be the same without her.



I loved your Mom very much.

Tom Burke

August 15, 2006

Kenny, I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Although I did not know her, I know that she raised good, loving children. I'm sure that God has a special place for her in heaven just as He has for H.O.D. Hang in there. Go Sox!

Jeff Carlton

August 14, 2006

Kenny my thoughts are with you and your family. Very best wishes

Cora Harris

August 14, 2006

May God comfort you all in this time of sadness and loss with the knowledge that Eleanore is in a much better place. She will truly be missed. I did enjoy her so.

Tom and Debbie Gabrysiak

August 14, 2006

Ken, Larry - Very sorry over your loss and you have our sympathies. Your Mom was a good one and will always be remembered.

MILTON SHANNA

August 14, 2006

MY DEEPEST AND HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES. I WILL KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS.

The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home

August 14, 2006

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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