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Irene Drabant Obituary

Drabant, Irene E. (nee Bylica), age 89, beloved wife of the late William, loving mother of Janice Boehmer, Denise (Michael) Burke, and Eileen (Richard) Klemundt, proud grandmother of Deann (H. Steven) Miller, William (Christine) Wilczynski, Elizabeth (Andrew) Borkowski, Nicole Klemundt, Dana Boehmer, Eric (fiancee Kelly DeVitto) Klemundt, Ashley Klemundt, and the late Jason (the late Merridith) Burke, cherished great-grandmother of Seth, Tristan, Savanna, Brandon, Drew, Julia, and Owen, dear sister of Joan (the late Francis) Schalk and the late Edward (the late Lorraine) Bylica. Visitation Sunday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Olson Burke/Sullivan Funeral & Cremation Center, 6467-77 N. Northwest Highway, (one block north of Devon), Chicago. Prayers Monday, 11:15 a.m. at the funeral center to St. John's Brebeuf, 8307 N. Harlem, Niles for Mass 12:00 noon. Entombment Maryhill. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Info. 773-774-3333

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 25, 2010.

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August 11, 2010

Hello Janice, Denise, Eileen: Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I remember her when we were little girls and she and my mom, Lillian Kopacz, hung out. I'm sure you have lovely memories of her. God bless you. Carol Kopacz

Guy, Michele, Bret & Paige Dosch Messling

July 25, 2010

I'm very sorry about Grandma Grabant she was a very sweet lady. She will be missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love ya,

July 25, 2010

Gods Blessings to you and your entire family! Your grandmother was a gracious and very special lady who was blessed by having a wonderful family!
Love Lynn Zielinski

Danielle Schalk

July 25, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family during this difficult time.Aunt Irene was a beautiful strong lady and a role model for many.

July 25, 2010

Deann, Elizabeth, Mr. and Mrs. Burke.....I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Grandma Irene well. I am thinking of you and your family.

Jen Schmidt

Karen Schane

July 25, 2010

I am so sorry to hear. She was a great woman and touched so many with her bright smile. I know my grandma love to spend time with her. You have my sincerest condolences.

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