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Florence Graffe Obituary

Graffe, Florence B. (nee Hodana), truly an angel on earth, beloved wife of the late Victor J., dear mother of Gayle (Dan) Baltrusis, Susan (Bill) Stankiewicz and Dana (Gary) Beckefeld, loving grandmother of Amy (Tommy) Hill, Danny, Victor and Cody, dear sister of Mary Albertino, Irene Stabrawa and the late Sophie Pawlowski, Ann Rusnak and John Hodana, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews and friend to many. Former Owner of Vic's Hamburgers in Mt. Greenwood. Funeral Wednesday, 8:45 a.m., from Beverly Ridge Funeral Home, 10415 S. Kedzie Ave., to St. Christina Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, masses preferred. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-779-4411

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 31, 2006.

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Wade and Holly Greco

February 2, 2006

Flo was such a special lady, We loved her as soon as we met her and now we will continue to love her in our hearts.

Dan Cook

January 31, 2006

Flo, Flo, Flo... What joy you have brought to so many lives. You will be greatly missed.

Daniel Pawlowski

January 31, 2006

Gayle, Sue and Dana, our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sadness. Aunt Flo was such a warm and loving person and she will be missed.



Love Dan, Nancy Kathy and Sara

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