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Elsie Chmell

1927 - 2016

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1927

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2016

Elsie Chmell Obituary

Chmell, Elsie (nee Wauterlek) Age 89, passed away suddenly on July 16, 2016 at her home in Schaumburg. Born April 8, 1927 in Chicago to the late Michael and Feodosia Wauterlek. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Chmell; loving mother of Carole (Joseph) Butera, Samuel (Nancy) and Michael (Cynthia); grandmother of 14; and great-grandmother of 14; she is also survived by three sisters and two brothers. Elsie was a volunteer at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates. Visitation will be Thursday from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Funeral service Friday 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60707. Funeral information or online condolences, www.ahlgrimfuneral.com or 847-882-5580.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 19, 2016.

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Steve & GiGi Wernikoff

July 21, 2016

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Nadia and Ann

Nadia and Ann Miklosh

July 20, 2016

With Sympathy and fond childhood memories of the Russian Evangelical Christian Church from Nadia and Ann Miklosh.

July 19, 2016

My sympathy to the family. The death of a loved one is painful. You can draw strength from God 2Corinthian 1:3,4.

Tanya Lance

July 19, 2016

Our sweet sister circle has been broker, we are now 3 instead of 4. Elsie I know you loved angels now you are ONE!! Love your sister Tanya

Dawn Whitmer

July 18, 2016

Aunt Elsie,
She was a lovely lady, friendly and kind. She will be dearly missed as she was a very special Aunt to me. My deepest condolences to all who knew and loved her.

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