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Frances Baran Obituary

Baran, Frances (nee Svec), 83, blessed daughter of the late Frank and Frances (Cikrit) Svec, beloved wife of the late Steve, loving mother of Dennis (Michal), Kathleen (Frank) Lubek, Wayne, Jacqueline (Joseph) Smith, Elaine (the late Thomas Leisen) Baran, Barry (fiancee Feliza Rojas), Lois (John) Corless, Roger (Karen) and the late Christine, fond sister of Frank (Patricia) Svec and the late Mary Ann (the late John) Kisielewski, fond sister-in-law of Phyllis (the late William) Stanke, the late John (the late Estelle) Baran, the late Stanley (the late Wanda) Baran, the late Josephine (the late William) Kendzior, grandmother of 15, great-grandmother of 4, fond cousin and aunt to many. 44 yr. parishioner of St. Barbara Church in Brookfield, member of Moose Lodge #325 of Berwyn, former member of Brookfield Post #2868 VFW and retired long-time cook at Buresh's Lobster House. Funeral Wednesday, January 24, at 9:30 a.m., from Johnson Funeral Home, 3845 Prairie Ave., Brookfield, IL, to St. Barbara Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. 708-485-0250.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 22, 2007.

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Dede & Pete DuBois

January 23, 2007

Dear Jackie and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you during the sad time.

Scott Zelinka

January 23, 2007

My prayers are with you in your time of grief. May God give you strength during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy.

Helen kulpa

January 23, 2007

Dear Lois and family,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom and grandmother. No matter how old it is always hard to lose someone you love.Our prayer are always with you.And may good memories,family and friends help you through this difficult time.
Sincerely,Helen,Tom ,Seanand Matt Kulpa (St.James Family)

George Sheehey

January 23, 2007

Barry,

I am sorry for your loss. I hope that all is well with you and your family during this sad and difficult time.

Your friend and co-worker, George Sheehey

Jeannine and Joe Leonhart

January 22, 2007

We are saddened to hear of Fran's passing. We, like all of you, have many many fond memories that will be with us forever. We pray all of you will find joy in your memories and thanks that your mom is with your dad and the Cikrit sisters and is in eternal peace.

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