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Elsie Tefs Obituary

Tefs, Elsie D. Elsie D. Tefs (nee Kopischke), age 95, beloved wife of the late Charles, loving mother of Charlene Shissler, step mother of Dorothy (Bill) Shephard, Charles (Shirley) and Margaret Stevens, dear grandmother of Bonnie (Daniel) Marszalek and Raymond Johnson Jr., great-grandmother of four, fond sister of Helen Neill, step grandmother and step great-grandmother of many, also nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, 2 to 9 p.m. at Modell Funeral Home, 12641 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen. Lying in state at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 8659 Sayre, Burbank on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until time of service 10 a.m. Interment Bethania Cemetery. 708-301-3595

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 11, 2005.

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Linda J Rizzo

April 11, 2005

Charlene(Charlie)

I was so sad to hear of your mothers passing.She was quite a gal.I remember getting on the archer bus with you and my sis,Judy to go your fathers store and how your mom would feed us at your house on 58th street. She was a wonderful woman. Please don't be sad,she's with your dad.A very long time coming.I can't say I'm sorry because I look at death as a door opening to a better life. She has earned her wings in heaven.I'll pray for you Charlie and your family

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Linda Rizzo

Gena Tefs

April 11, 2005

Gena M.Tefs (Step Great-grand-daughter)

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Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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