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Estelle Shafer Obituary

Shafer, Estelle T. (nee Rozycki), beloved wife of the late Ben P. Shafer, loving mother of Benedict F. (Judy) Shafer, fond grandmother of Jennifer (Raffi) Gulumian and Jillian E. (Ron) Spain, great-grandmother of Gabriel, Tommy and Aubrie Gulumian, also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge to St. Monica Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. Member of Polish National Alliance. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 11, 2004.

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Kay Merkle

April 13, 2004

I will miss my friend. Know that I shall hold you all in prayer.

ronald bluege

April 11, 2004

my deepest sympathy

Pat & Art Harmon

April 11, 2004

Our deepest sympathy.You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

April 11, 2004

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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