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Emma Shanks Obituary

Shanks, Emma (nee Sawyers), beloved wife of the late Robert, loving mother of Brenda (the late Lester) Kujawski, William (Robyn) and Elizabeth Dixon, dear grandmother of Robert, Lester Jr., Bernie, Jason, Amie, Dean Jr., Amanda, Justin and the late Anthony, dearest step-grandmother of Shannon, Brittany and Nicole, great-grandmother of seven, fond sister of Margaret, also nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday, 11 a.m., at Casey-Laskowski & Sons Funeral Home, 4540-50 W. Diversey Ave. Interment Montrose. Visitation Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m. 773-777-6300 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 24, 2002.

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