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Irma Leyendecker Obituary

Leyendecker, Irma "Jean" beloved wife of James E. Retired C.P.D. and the late Chief George Harr B.F.D., loving mother of Jean (William) Statler, Stephen Harr, Kathy (Nick) Shah, Joan (Rick) Gardner, George Harr, Karen Ann (David) Heil and James L. Leyendecker, dearest grandmother of nine, dear great-grandmother of one, fond sister of Joan, Bobby, Sharon and the late Bill. Visitation Thursday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral service Friday, 10 a.m. at Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Road (5500W). Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Funeral Info., 708-636-2320. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 21, 2002.

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Mary Anne Nichols

November 22, 2002

My thoughts & prayers are with you all. As H. Jackson Brown, Jr. wrote,

"Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them", here is my opportunity. Joanie, Rick, Jackie, Samantha & Tony: I love you all and share your sadness. Your mom was beautiful.

patty miller-roels

November 21, 2002

Deepest sympathy - You and Jean were always so kind to Mom & Dad when they lived in Cadiz. (Jim & Virginia Miller) Your kindness was always appreciated by myself and my sisters and brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Patty Miller

Dolores Giasson

November 21, 2002

My heart-felt sympathy to you and

your family.



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