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Eleanor Zemla Obituary

Zemla, Eleanor J. (nee Sobieszczyk), age 84, at rest August 3, 2004, beloved wife of the late Edward, loving mother of Edward "Ron" (Mary Ann), Ronald (Mary Ann), Dawn Marie, Sharon Ann and Glen Allen, cherished grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of five, dear sister of the late Richard (Millie) Sobie. Memorial Visitation to be held Saturday, August 21, 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2515 W. Palatine Rd., Inverness, IL, with Mass at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Palliative Care/North Shore Hospice, 2821 Central, Evanston, IL, 60201 or the American Cancer Society, 820 Davis St., #340, Evanston, IL, 60201-4446. Arrangements by: The Cremation Society of Illinois, for information: 847-577-6505.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 14 to Aug. 15, 2004.

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Anne Hedleston

August 19, 2004

Betty and Dale McLean, neighbors from across the street, and me, a neighbor from a few streets away who also spoke with her from time to time, all wish the family God's blessings. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed by many at Whippletree Village. May God's loving arms surround you and comfort you in this time of grief, and may Eleanor's loving memories provide you with comfort as you go through the days to come.

Carol and Jim Zaleski

August 17, 2004

Our lives will never be the same without your Mom. She was like a second mother to Jim.....our love is with all of you. Always.

Jill Mattson

August 16, 2004

Ron & Mary Ann,



I was sorry to read of your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family.

Jann Jestus

August 16, 2004

Our deepest sympathies go to Eleanor's family, of whom she was so extremely proud!! Eleanor was a resident of our community and was such a delight - so loving and so spunky! She always brought her beautiful roses to our office so we could enjoy them too and the one thing she would always tell us is how wonderful her kids were and how wonderful they were to her. We will truly miss her!

Sandy, Frank, Tony Sulita

August 15, 2004

Eleanor had a generous heart, a lot of spunk, and made life lively and interesting. She and Aunt Mamie shared many special times. Eleanor took pride in her family. Thanks for letting me spend time with her at the end. God Bless all of you.

Charlie Picardi

August 15, 2004

Edward"Ron"

Our condolences on your mother's death.

The Picardi family

Marlene Nimmer

August 14, 2004

Dear Zemla family,

I am so sorry to hear about Aunt

Eleanor. She was good lady. My

sympathies to all of you.

Sincerely,

Marlene Collins- Nimmer

SOPHIE & SIG SZABRAK

August 14, 2004

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM. SHE WILL BE MISSED AT WHIPPLETREE VILLAGE.

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