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Janice Tan Obituary

Tan, Janice Ann (nee Schnayer), age 70. Beloved wife of William; dear mother of Robin (Stephen) Papesh, Cynthia (Reid) Fikejs, Susan (Andrew) Douglas, Jennifer (Tony) Skourlis and William Jr. (Tami) Tan; loving grandmother of Cassandra, Stephanie, Stephen IV Papesh, Emerald, Reid Jr. Fikejs, A.J., Emmett Skourlis, Ashley, Billy and Caiti Tan; cherished sister of Charlene Lizotte, Patricia (Charles) Elam, Wayne (Donna) Schnayer and the late Roberta Sahagun, late Evon (late Matthew) Bollig and the late Leroy (Lorraine) Schnayer; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, August 13, 2012 from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Kosary Funeral Home, 9837 S. Kedzie, Evergreen Park. Lying in state Tuesday, August 14th, at 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Nazareth Ev. Lutheran Church, 3250 West 60th St., Chicago, IL 60629. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Church. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. 708-499-3223

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 12, 2012.

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Beatrice Blaha

August 31, 2012

You were a dear friend I will never forget you for ever.

Beatrice,Henry & the girls Blaha

August 31, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

August 17, 2012

To Bill Tan Jr.: We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Love, Sue & Ron Branske

Roxanne Sinnott

August 13, 2012

Robin may you and your family find comfort in Gods hands knowing your mom is at peace! I love you my dear friend and will keep you and your family in my prayers! May you find the strength to get through this horrible loss!

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