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Eleanor Sarelli Obituary

Sarelli, Eleanor (nee Bendl), beloved wife for 70 years of the late Peter, loving mother of Patricia Page, June (the late William Sr.) White and the late Erin (the late Thomas Sr.) O'Brien, beloved daughter of the late Otto and Fannie Bendl, fond grandmother of Tom, Jr. (Wendy), Sharon, and Terre (Jenny) O'Brien, Karl Kresmery, Todd Page, William (Janet) White, Jr., Michelle (Jim) Tratnik, and Julie (Harry) Blacklock, great-grandmother of Terry (Kendra), Danny, Kara (Jeff), Justin, Sean, Michael, Megan (Eric), Nina, Kristen, Billy, Elle, Casey, Charlie, and Morgan, great-great-grandmother of Gianna, TJ, Alex, fond aunt of many. Funeral Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., November 26, 2008 from Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd., 7000 S. Madison, Willowbrook, to St. John of the Cross Church. Mass 11:00 a.m. Entombment Crucifixion Garden Mausoleum in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Matriarch of 5 generations of Sarellis'. Information 630-325-2300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25, 2008.

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Michele Sarelli-Crowel

November 26, 2008

With sincere sympathy on the passing of your mother Eleanor.
The Family of Rosemarie and Frank Sarelli.

Judd Lofchie

November 25, 2008

My sincere condolences to Sharon an the entire family.

Michelle Cuicio

November 24, 2008

I had the privilege of caring for Peter while he was at Villa Scalabrini, and in the process, I came to know Eleanor very well. She was a wonderful woman. She talked about all of her kids and grandkids all of the time. She always told me to visit her, and I am sorry to say that I never got the chance. I was browsing through the newspaper, and came across her name, and I was so shocked to see, but she is with Peter now, and I have complete faith that they are keeping each other happy up there too. To June, I am pretty sure you do not remember me, but I remember seeing you at Villa when you would come to visit and pick your mom up: I am so sorry for your loss, and you are in my prayers.

Sincerely,
Michelle Cuicio

P.S. I was a CNA at Villa on Unit C.

Debbie Halley

November 24, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of my great-aunt's death. She was a lovely person and helped me so much with my passion for family history research. I am sure her and Uncle Pete will share a wonderful Thanksgiving together in Heaven.

Al and Geri Hinton

November 24, 2008

We extend our condolences to June and her family on the loss of her Mother. Eleanore was blessed to have been 'the Matriarch' for so many generations.

Sincerely,

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