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Jane Byrne Obituary

Byrne, Jane (nee Guerra), 63, of Colorado Springs and formerly of the Northwest Chicagoland area, beloved wife of Joe, mother of Joyce (Andy) Fuentes, Russell Gozzola, and Nannette (the late SSG Ryan Eugene) Byrne-Haupt, grandmother of Kimberly (Ruperto) Rodriguez, Nicholas Fuentes, and Philip Fuentes, great grandmother of 2, dear daughter of the late Mary Olvera and Santino Guerra, sister of Carlos "Coz" (Cindy) Olvera and Arthur "Art" (Debbie) Olvera, niece of Rena Prosperra-Villarreal, She was active in many religious groups at Fort Carson, CO., home of the Army West and Fourth Infantry Divisions and an active community member. Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst, from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday. Prayers, Saturday, June 21st, 8:45 am. to St. Gertrude Church, 9613 Schiller Blvd., Franklin Park. Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated for T.A.P.S. (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors), Info., 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 19, 2008.

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Tamara Holland

June 25, 2008

Nanette my husband and I are truly sorry and you are in all of our thoughts and prayers. I am sorry we didn't make it for the service. Please know we are here for you and we can be reached through the Army. Your brother was in touch with us and gave us the terrible news. Know you are with us in our hearts and here for you!

Sara Kruger

June 24, 2008

Nanette and Family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Jane was such a wonderful person and so supportive of Nanette. Nannette, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Patricia Abarca

June 24, 2008

Nannette and family,

I was in shock when Liz told me the news. I am so sorry for your loss. I met Jane once, but since I have known Nannette, she raised a wonderful, caring daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I told my mom and her prayers and thoughts are with your family as well.

A Day Trip to Tahoe (1996)

June 24, 2008

Katherine Mihalov

June 23, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss and I wish I had known Jane better. However, I know that she was a wonderful and caring person. That makes me believe that she will be a beautiful angel to watch over us now.

The Byrne & Mihalov families

June 23, 2008

Jane, Rusty & Joe having breakfast

June 23, 2008

Liz Mihalov

June 23, 2008

My whole family is still in shock over this. :-(

We all love Jane and miss her so much.

Yvette St.Pierre

June 20, 2008

To my cousins and Joe
I am very sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories spending time at your home when I was growing up and will always hold those memories dear to my heart. Jane will be greatly missed, but I know that Jane and Aunt Mary are together right now watching over all of us.

robin olvera

June 19, 2008

to my cousins and uncle,
I am truly sorry and my heart grieves for your loss. I could not imagine the pain of having a life such as hers taken so soon before her time. Sometimes a loss this great can only have a greater purpose. I know it doesn't seem like it right now, but the lord works in the most unusual of ways.
with love and prayers
robin

Serna Family

June 19, 2008

Joe, Nannette and Family,
We were very saddened to hear of the tragic way Jane was taken from you. She was a beautiful person with an enormous heart, always remembering others. For that she will be remembered and dearly missed. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May God be with you all and help somehow to ease your pain. Frank, Judy, Gabrielle and Jeff

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