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Imogene Pentz Obituary

Pentz, Imogene "Jean" E. (nee Erickson), 86, passed away on March 8, 2010. Beloved wife for 53 years to the late Norbert E. Pentz. Devoted mother to Karen (Steven) Harris and proud grandmother of Laura and Michael Harris. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Robert Erickson and is survived by brother Lewayne (Nancy) Erickson, sister Deanna (Gerald) Dahle and sister in law Marj (the late Robert) Erickson. Jean was raised in Howard, South Dakota and moved to Chicago where she met and married Norb. They were long time residence of Evanston and later Glenview. Jean was a loving mother, homemaker and a talented seamstress. She had a keen interest in business, politics and the news of the day. Jean and Norb enjoyed many years of travel and the company of many close friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 30th at 10:00 am immediately followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3637 Golf Rd., Evanston, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer's Association, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631 would by appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 25 to Apr. 29, 2010.

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