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1931

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2017

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5749 Archer Avenue

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Florence Colombe Obituary

Colombe, Florence R. (nee Brown) Age 85. Beloved wife of the late Ernest S. Colombe; loving mother of Linda Townsend, Denise Vidales, Robin Balsitis, Kimberly Stanley and Ernest S. (Kristina) Colombe, Jr.; dear grandmother of Tracie (Keith), Bob (Jen), Kelly (Dale), Joey (Rachel), Steve and Katie; proud great-grandmother of BreAnn (Jeremy), Alicia, Haley, Lora, Ethan, Elyse, Grant and Allison; great-great-grandmother of Jocelyn and Scarlett. Active member of the Central Stickney Park District and the Seniors Organization. Visitation will be on Friday, April 7, 2017, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a Chapel Prayer Service at 8:00 p.m. at the Richard-Midway Funeral Home, 5749 Archer Ave. (corner of Lorel). For info please call 773-767-1840 or visit www.richardmidwayfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 6, 2017.

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A. H.

April 12, 2017

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

VW

April 10, 2017

My condolences to the Family of Florence.May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms to 29:11

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Richard-Midway Funeral Home - Chicago

5749 Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

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5749 Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

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