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Eleanor Zmuda Obituary

Zmuda, Eleanor (née Schober), 68, of Chicago, passed away early morning Sunday, January 30th, peacefully in her sleep. A loving mother and cherished grandmother, she is survived by her son, Joseph Kittinger and his partner, Paula Puschmann; granddaughter Nina Kittinger; grandson William Kittinger and his partner, Teresa Garcia; granddaughter Nicolette Kittinger and her husband, Timothy Schreier; great-grandchildren Andrew Kittinger, Jazmin Kittinger, and Emily Kittinger; her sister, Elvera "Sis" Piper; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Zmuda was born March 5, 1942 in Chicago to Walter and Florence Schober. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter Zmuda; her twin sister, Ellen Nicolini; and her son, Anthony Kittinger. Interment will be private.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 31, 2011.

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Krazy Kasper

March 6, 2011

March 6, 2011

Sorry to hear about Elinor's passing. As a member of "The Old Gang" I tried contacting her for several years but could never locate her. I expect she is now with her mom, dad, and sister Ellen. Hope they're having a good time up there.

March 5, 2011

I am very saddened to hear this, I've been thinking about Elinor a lot since our last reunion. Surprisingly she did not come. I knew
Elinor since we were 14 years old and I also new Wally. As for her children, I met Tony first, he attended my Jazzabic Classes in the 80's.
I was not aware that he died. I also went to some functions with Joe and Paula when their children were small.. I will miss Elinor, May she rest in God's arms in Peace.

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