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Irene Preston Obituary

Preston, Irene Mary (nee Jakuszewski), loving mother of Robert (Mary Ann) and Patricia (James) Knepper, dear grandmother of Jeremy, Kathleen, Ellen and Kelly Preston, Susie, Jill, Jimmy, Joyce and John Knepper, fond sister of Walter (late Sophie), Chester (late Mary) and late Stanley (Kate), many nieces and nephews. Member of P.R.C.U In lieu ef flowers, memorials to Mercy Hospital, 2525 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, 60616 would be appreciated. Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m, from Roberts Funeral Home, 2819 S. Archer Ave., to St. Barbara Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 2 to 9 p.m. 312-842-0288. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 18, 2003.

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Bob and Ellen Svatos

May 19, 2003

Pat, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May you find peace in the many fond memories that will always be with you.

Jeannine Skalecki - Laushot

May 19, 2003

Dear Bob and Pat,

I was very sorry to hear of the lose you have suffered. Your families will have my nightly prayers and my sincere condolences.

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