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Emily Bednar Obituary

Bednar, Emily Anna (nee Auer) beloved wife of the late Herman Bednar. Loving mother of Judy (Bill) Swindle and Bob (Donna) Bednar. Cherished grandmother of Rob (Melissa) Koren, Allison Bednar, Shannon Swindle and Timothy Swindle. Devoted great-grandmother of Mandi and Lexi. Dearest aunt and friend to many. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 11:15 a.m., from Lawn Funeral Home 7909 State Road (5500 W) Burbank, IL, 60459, to St. Bede the Venerable Church. Mass 12 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Funeral Info: 708-636-2320

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 12, 2008.

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Charlene Greif

September 25, 2008

Dear Bob, Donna and Family,

Please accept my heartfelt sympathies on the passing of your Mother.

(Von Steuben)

Melanie Kosmala Special

September 23, 2008

Dear Bob, Judy and families,
Jim called me with the news of your mom's passing. We were out of town and could not attend. What wonderful memories we have of your mom (and dad) having fun with Harry and Stephanie and the gang from the old neighborhood. Your mom was one of the first to always send a Christmas card and ask about the family.

Heather Barry

September 15, 2008

Dear Shannon & Judy,
I am sorry for your loss! Thinking of you always!

Corrine Abruzino

September 13, 2008

Dear Bob,

I know your mother was more than special to you and if she had a son like you she would be beyond blessed. I just want to express my heart felt sympathy to you and your family and I wish you memories of your mom forever. Love and hugs, to someone that is special to me....Corrine

Jack Rettenbach

September 13, 2008

Emily was a truly special person who I was privileged to know and work with It was my special privilege to be
one of the speakers at her retirement
party. my sincere and deepest sympthy to the family

Susan (Brousil) Laff

September 13, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear of Emily's death. She was a wonderful, cheerful woman who was a great friend to my mom, Theresa Brousil. All of the club girls are now probably playing poker in heaven! Your family will be in my prayers.

Lillian Hovezak

September 12, 2008

So sorry to hear of the loss of my dear longtime friend. We were the same age and our birthdays were a day apart. I'm too far away to attend the services, but will keep her and her family in my prayers.

Lisa Blackman

September 12, 2008

My condolences to the Bednar family. Emily was a friend of my grandmother, Theresa Brousil. She was a very fun-loving person and she will be in my prayers!

Nikki Hagan Kunzer

September 12, 2008

Dear Bob, It is very difficult to lose a loved one, but mothers are special. Memories shared with your family and friends will eventually lessen the loss...but moms will never be forgotten.
A hug from my heart and from John - to you and your family.

Karen (Keselica) & Ralph Kozubal

September 12, 2008

Emily was one of those people who made a difference in my life by encouraging me to make the right choices. I admired her optimism and I have tried to emulate her. I will miss her with all my heart and I am so very blessed and grateful to have known her.

Andy and Cookie Lawrence

September 12, 2008

Emily was truly a beautiful person from the inside out. We feel very blessed to have had her in our lives. Everyone who ever knew her is suffering a great loss.
All our love and prayers are with you all,
Cookie and Andy

Mary & Raul Hernandez

September 12, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to the Bednar family; our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mike & Marlene Cosgrove

September 12, 2008

What a great photo of Nan. It captures her joy for life. She will be missed by all. Aren't we blessed to have known her?

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