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Helen Lanning Obituary

Lanning, Helen B. (nee Markunas), age 88, beloved wife of the late Robert E., loving mother of Robert Ret. C.P.D., (Alaina) and Dennis J. (Katie) Lanning, dearest grandmother of Brian (Becky), Tracey (George) Stefos, Genny (John) Malabarba and Dennis Lanning Jr. C.P.D., great-grandmother of Joey and Chase and Grandma Nana to many, dearest sister-in-law of Walter (the late Elvira) Lanning. Member of St. Gabriel Women's Club. Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m., from Thomas McInerney's Sons Funeral Home, 4635 S. Wallace St., (46th Place at McInerney's corners), to St. Gabriel Church for Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00 a.m. Visitation Monday, 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. 773-268-0703.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 20 to Apr. 21, 2008.

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Barbara McNicholas

April 28, 2008

So sorry to hear about your mom's passing. My dad, Al Zaleski Sr., passed on 1-29-08. He was 90 years old. They both lived long and good lives. May they rest in peace.

Harry Keating

April 25, 2008

Lanning Family
So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a great person. I will miss her.

Bonnie Drefs

April 23, 2008

Bob and family, so sorry for your great loss, I'm sure she will be missed by all of you.

The Noto Family Joe, Sherry, Eric & Jason

April 22, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Margaret Gach

April 21, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Larry & Karen Gade

April 21, 2008

Dear Bob, Dennis & family

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother.
We will keep her and your families in our prayers.

Pam & Patti Kilianek

April 21, 2008

Dear Bob and Family,

We'd like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your Mom.

May she rest in peace.

John W. "Bones" Ryan

April 20, 2008

Lanning Clan,

Bob, my deepest sympathy over the passing of your Mother. "MOM" stands for---"Memories On Memories"!!! She will ALWAYS be with you!!

Take care, my friend!! Stay strong for each other!!

You and your Family in our prayers!!

John W. Ryan

April 20, 2008

Lanning Clan,

Bob, my deepest sympathy over the passing of your Mother. "MOM" stands for---"Memories On Memories"!!! She will ALWAYS be with you!!

Take care, my friend!! Stay strong for each other!!

You and your Family in our prayers!!

Patty Clarke

April 20, 2008

Dear Bob and all the Lanning Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom and Grandmother. You have my deepest condolences. I will remember her and you in my prayers.
May God Bless you and your Mom, and keep you in the palm of His hand.
Patty Clarke
Ret. C.P.D. & Band Member

Kathy Wall

April 20, 2008

To Helen's Family,
I worked with Helen at Drovers Bank when I was in school....I will never forget her kindness and her "pride" when she spoke of her "boys".
May she rest in Peace.........
Kathy Wall

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