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Eleanore Matson

Eleanore Matson Obituary

Matson, Eleanore (nee Hoffman), age 94, beloved wife of the late Marvin, loving mother of David (Iola) Matson and Diane (Dan) Lenzen, proud grandmother of Kristina (Brian) Lantis, Angella (Aaron) Preston, Naomi, Rachel and Elizabeth Lenzen, adored great-grandmother of Alex, Anna and Amy Preston, and Joshua Lantis, fond aunt to many. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 6 p.m. at the Olson Burke/Sullivan Funeral & Cremation Center, 6467-77 N. Northwest Hwy (1 blk N. of Devon), Chicago 60631. Visitation Monday, 12 Noon until time of service 1 p.m. at Central Baptist Village, 4750 Orange Ave., Norridge 60706. Interment Memorial Park, Skokie. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Midwest Bible Church appreciated. Info 773-774-3333.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 27, 2009.

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March 30, 2009

David & Iola.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rosemary & Frazier Gillette

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Barbara and Marvin Willerman

March 30, 2009

Dear Dave and Iola,
So sorry to hear of your recent loss. Our love and thoughts are with you.

Lauren Pluta

March 27, 2009

Diane & David & Family,

I am so sorry for you loss. Eleanore was a lovely woman and a pleasure to care for. I was blessed to have gotten to know her and your family in her last days. My thoughts are with all of you.

Lauren (from the Rainbow Hospice Ark)

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