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Frances Brenza Obituary

Brenza, Frances I. (nee Wesolowski), age 83, beloved wife of the late Richard, loving mother of Richard Jr. (Joan), Ronald (Marcia) Robert A.F.D. (Patti). Roy E.P.P.D. (Carol), Randall, Roger (Dolores), Ross SGT. W.P.D. (Jenny) and Robin (Paul) Cleghorn, dear grandmother of Ronald Jr. (Jennifer) Ryan (Noel), Rory, Rebecca, Noelle, Lauren, Richard III, Justin, Holly, Sara, Rachel, Tyler, Ross, Renee and Riley, adored great-grandmother of Zachary, Ethan, Isabella, Cosette, Samuel, Everhett, Reid and Juliette, cherished daughter of the late Mathew and Irene, devoted sister of Virginia Burt, also nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday 8:45 A.M. from Modell Funeral Home 12641 W. 143rd St. Homer Glen to St. Bede the Venerable Church. Mass 10:00 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Member of First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association and former member of St. Bede's Altar Guild. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society appreciated. Visitation Monday 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. 708-301-3595 or www.modellfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 3, 2010.

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May 6, 2010

Dear Brenza Family, The Kupiec Family was sad to hear the news of your loss. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this time. It was so nice to see your Mom at our Mothers Wake a while back. God Bless You All! The Kupiec's (Orland Park)

Michelle Garuckas Biniak

May 4, 2010

Robin and Family -
I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many memories of being in the kitchen while the "Brenza Clan" was having their Saturday get together. She was always very sweet and welcoming.

With my deepest sympathies.

Laurie Nelson Miller

May 3, 2010

Dear Brenza Family,
I have so many fond memories of coming to your house with the Mooha's when we were kids. "Aunt Fran and Uncle Rich" were always so welcoming of one more kid in their already busy house. I especially remember Carrie and I hanging out and occassionally getting in trouble with Randy, Roger, Ross and Robin.
Your mom always had a smile!
Thinking of you,

Tina Brenza

May 3, 2010

Dear Brenza Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Fran was always so sweet and good to me. She always had a smile on her face. I am so sorry I cannot be there with you. All of you are in my thoughts. I made a donation to the American Cancer Society in Aunt Fran's memory.
All our love,
Tina Brenza (and Ryan, Grant and Evan Yelles)

May 3, 2010

Dear Brenza Family,
I know this has been a difficult journey for your family. I am so sorry for your loss but hope you can find comfort knowing that your mom (and grandmother) is free from her pain and distress. It's hard to keep our faith at times like this, but I pray that God will grant you the peace of knowing your mom is only gone from our physical world. She will always be with you. Let us pray she is at peace with her Richard and with our Lord.
Love, Nancy Hahn and Jim Holland

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Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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