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Eleanor Szalajka Obituary

Szalajka, Eleanor R. (nee Sikora), beloved wife of the late Mitchell, loving mother of Michele (John) Cardona and Mitchell (Pamela), dear grandmother of five, great-grandmother of three, also nieces and nephews. Funeral services Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Casey-Laskowski & Sons Funeral Home, 4540-50 W. Diversey Ave. Interment St. Adalbert. Visitation Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. 773-777-6300 Sign Guest Book at suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 5, 2002.

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John & Kathleen Brust

March 5, 2002

May you find peace in the love of family and friends.

With Deepest Sympathy,

John & Kathleen

Holly Szalajka

March 5, 2002

I love you Grandma!!!! May you be at peace in heaven with your brothers and sisters.

joseph strum

March 5, 2002

my condolences

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