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Janet Gillund Obituary

Gillund, Janet M. (nee Perkins), beloved wife of James L. Gillund, loving mother of William J. Gillund, Michael E. Gillund and Nancy (Tim) Graham, dear grandmother of Jenna, Katie, Timothy, Daniel, Michael, Emily, Madalyn, Patrick and Gabriella. Visitation 2 to 9 p.m., Tuesday. Funeral Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., from the John Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 7020 West 127th St., Palos Heights, to Incarnation Church. Mass 11:15 a.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Lung Association would be appreciated. 708-361-4235.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 22, 2005.

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Laurie Pruente

November 23, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes out to Jim and his family. I am so very sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers. With Love, Laurie Pruente

Carol Gillund-Horne

November 22, 2005

You have been such a wonderful Grandmother to both Jenna and Katie. They have so many wonderful memories of their times with you. Thank you for being such a big part of their lives and loving them. You will be greatly missed. Carol Gillund-Horne

Dawn & Bill Shaughnessy

November 22, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family for your great loss. She was a wonderful lady.

Katie Gillund

November 22, 2005

I will always remember the last time I went to Chicago to visit Grandma for her birthday she was so happy to be with her family and her grandchildren, I will miss her very much, I have so many memories of things we've done together and I will never forget them.

-MUCH LOVE-

Katie Gillund

Richard Graham

November 22, 2005

I wish to express my deepest sympathies to the Gillund and Perkins families for the loss of a wonderful woman. May God be with her and her family.

David Cochonour

November 22, 2005

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers..





Dave and Patty Cochonour

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