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Evelyn Skizas Obituary

Skizas, Evelyn E. (nee Nowacki), beloved wife of 56 years to Alex Skizas, loving mother of Ken (Rachel), Debbie (the late William) Vernon, Rick (Beverly) and Judy (Steve) Huff, cherished grandmother of Jason, Heather, Eric, Matthew, Sam, Lexie and Maggie, adoring great-grandmother of four, fond sister of Marlene (the late Ray) Seper, loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday, 8:30 a.m., from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st St., Orland Park, to St. Anthony Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations to World Vision, P.O. Box 70200, Tacoma, WA 98481-0200 would be appreciated. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2007.

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Bernard Baranski

January 20, 2007

Dear Skizas family,
We were so sorry to get the news of Evelyn's passing. We will be unable to attend the calling and funeral but we will have Masses said for the repose of her soul here in New Castle. We will let you know when they will be said.

With sympathy,
Bernie & Judi Baranski and family

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