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Eleanor Schneider Obituary

Schneider, Eleanor R. (nee Brzezinski), 86 years, beloved wife of the late John "Jack", loving mother of Gary (Louise), Gayle (David) Strain, proud grandmother of Michael (Julie) Korman, Janet, and Lizzie Strain, cherished step-grandmother of Joanne and Jackie, great-grandmother of three, dear sister of Irene Sowka, Veronica Sowka, John (Evelyn) Burns, Elizabeth Frazier, Eugene (Lily) Brzezinski and Armella Papeck, adored sister-in-law of Rita Pleines, aunt of many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Wednesday from Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., to St. Robert Bellarmine Church. Interment private. Visitation Tuesday, February 10th, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Robert Bellarmine School Fund. 773-736-2300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2004.

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Anna Brzezinski

February 12, 2004

To the Strain Family and all -

Just want to say that you did a wonderful job taking care of Eleanor. From the photos at the wake I can tell there were many happy times and fond memories to look back on. Our thoughts are again with you all. Love, From Dan, Anna, Emily and Christina

Tom & Jeanne Brzezinski

February 10, 2004

Gayle & family,



Pursuant to your conversation with Tom, we will be unable to attend services for your mom, but know that you are in our thoughts & prayers. Auntie Eleanor will be missed. Love,

Allison T

February 9, 2004

Hi, I'm Liz's friend Allison. I didn't know Eleanor very well, but I met her a few times, and from what I knew she was a great person, and my prayers are with her. My prayers are also with her family, especially, Mr & Mrs Strain, Janet, and Liz, i love you!



Allison

Mike & Julie Korman

February 9, 2004

We will miss you Grandma

Michael Julie Kimberly & Madison

Gene & Lily Brzezinski

February 9, 2004

We are sorry that we are unable to be with you during this time of sadness, We have many good memories of picnics, outings and the races. This comes from her brother Gene and sister-in-law Lily.

Staci & Paul Alvarez

February 9, 2004

We will miss you Auntie Eleanor!

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