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Janice McIntire Obituary

McIntire, Janice M. (nee Kruzel), beloved wife of Stephen, loving mother of Michael (Dyan) McIntire, Deana (fiance David) McIntire, Briana (fiance Phillip) McIntire and the late Scott McIntire, proud grandmother of Avery Moon, cherished daughter of Jerry (nee Maurisak) and the late John Kruzel, dear sister of Judith (Ralph) Umbdenstock, Timothy (late Donna) Kruzel, aunt of many nieces. Resting at Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, where services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, 17060 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL, 60477 708-633-7770 would be greatly appreciated. 708-425-0500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 28, 2005.

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Sheila Bergner-Landry

August 2, 2005

I had only met Janice briefly, but I want to say how much I appreciate her love and caring nature and how much she was loved by my son, Phillip. For a very long time now, she has treated Phillip like her own son and has been there for him and cared about him and listened to him with love, patience and understanding. I know that both Phillip and Danielle admired her courage and kindness and she will be sorely missed. We are blessed to have had Janice in our lives and know in our hearts that she is at peace and now in a better place where there is no pain and suffering. We wish the best for Stephen and the rest of the family and share deeply in their loss of such a wonderful woman. With much love, Sheila (and Tony)

Paul Schmitt

July 28, 2005

When our lives crossed, Janice treated me like a son. The gifts she shared still evoke smiles and chuckles as I remember the family gatherings. She is no longer suffering and I know she has reached a better place.

Debby Everitt-Murray

July 26, 2005

Dear Jan,



You are now in heaven and I hope you are feeling much better and all your suffering is over. I know that your family misses you very very much. I hope my mom has welcomed you with open arms. She has been in heaven since January 9, 2005. Paula and Brianna have been best friends for so many years that I think of Bri as a member of our family and if there is anything she needs I promise you I will do what I can for her. I remember those early years of horseback riding when they stuck together like glue(you and I know why) and still to this day they are great friends. Well Jan, even though you were taken so early from this life on earth, I hope you find heaven to be just the kind of place you dreamed of.



A friend from the past

Debby Murray

(Paula's mom)

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