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Florence Dilla Obituary

Dilla, Florence M. (nee Chmela), at rest March 12, 2002, Veteran of WWII, beloved wife of the late Stephan M., loving mother of Laurissa (Glen) Carlson, Cynthia (Edward) Sontowski, Sandra (Dennis) Hammer, Susan (David) Catalano, Mary Ann, Marianne (Patrick) Vician and the late Toby, fond grandmother of 14, dear sister of Margaret Zajac, Elizabeth Garrabrant, Patricia Murphy and the late Sr. Claver O.S.F., fond sister-in-law and aunt to many. Funeral Saturday, 8:30 a.m., from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, to St. Mary of the Wood Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Joseph Convent, 526 Mill St., Campbellsport, WI, 53010, would be appreciated. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. 708-456-8300 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 13 to Mar. 14, 2002.

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Sara Dilla Claver Sontowski

April 10, 2002

You are forever in my heart! I will love you always, Gramma-ma!!



Love you!



ra

Pat Murphy

April 7, 2002

Flo, I still can't get over you being gone. I know your spirit will always be with all of us. Love & miss you more each day. Patsy

Cindy Dilla-Sontowski

April 1, 2002

I'll like you for always

I'll love you forever

As long as I'm living

My mother you'll be



Miss you and love you mom

Clinker

Patricia Chmela Murphy

March 20, 2002

Flo I miss our phone calls. I wish I could call you one more time. I love you. Patsy

Clare Erber (Mitacek)

March 20, 2002

I just received notice.. With the passing of my Godmother my heart and mind are becoming heavier my the minute. The love and care Flo and Steve created and passed along through their lives is a legacy in itself. To have my spirit entrusted to them through Baptism is an unconditional tie of faith. A faith that develops and carries us through the lessons of life. May this tie of faith bring strength and comfort to you and yours. For all the many hugs and tears I missed sharing at the funeral please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

With love,

Clare, Allen and Derek Erber

ps I will cherish her hug and kiss from November 2001.

pss We have a great group of angels up there!!!

Sara Sontowski

March 17, 2002

Grandma-ma.....I miss you. You will always be in my heart. I love you, always and forever.



Love,

Ra

Christopher P. Vician

March 17, 2002

What will I do with out you. I will miss playing I Spy with you and you quizing me on geography. I will miss being with you in Como and chasing you to your chair. I love you.

Mike Murphy and family

March 16, 2002

Our condolences to the whole family. Aunt Flo was a great person and will be missed by all. We're very sorry we could not attend services.

Frank & Dolly Flaska

March 15, 2002

Our Mass, Holy Communion, Stations of the Cross, and Benediction tonight will be offered for the repose of Florence M. Dilla, in liew of our personal appearance at the wake and funeral.

Patricia Murphy

March 14, 2002

Goodbye to my sister Flo. You will be missed very much. I am glad you are with Steve & Toby. All my love goes with you.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

March 13, 2002

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