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Jean Flaherty Obituary

Flaherty, Jean (nee Zacker), beloved wife of the late Gerald Flaherty, loving mother of Marty (Kathy) Flaherty and Rita (Jim) Vargos, dear grandmother of Colleen and Katie Flaherty, Matt, Heather, Patrick and Crystal Vargos, dearest sister of Betty (the late John) Werderitch, Shirley (Bob) Szekely, Maybell (the late Ed) Wiater, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9:30 a.m. from Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 W. 159th St., to St. Julie Billiart Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary. Retired Teacher at Reavis High School. Funeral Info., 708-429-3200. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 8, 2002.

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Dianne Abella-Siegfried

August 11, 2002

I was a student in Mrs. Flaherty's Spanish class in 1952-53. She was one of my favorite teachers. So very vibrant and full of life. She made class fun. She was also my sisters teacher Spanish I-II. Often wondered about the teachers from Reavis. When we were in school it had a small enrollment and you knew everyone. Mrs. Flaherty always had a smile and was always upbeat. Sorry to hear of her passsing. Hope she had a good life.

ALLENE (RYLEY) KOZICKI

August 9, 2002

I AM VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. I LOST MY DAD A FEW YEARS AGO AND IT'S NOT AN EASY THING TO GO THROUGH.

Mike & Wendy Miller

August 8, 2002

Dear Marty,

Mike and I were so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. My sister called us when she saw the obituary in today's paper. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

We got Kathy's note that you moved to Conneticut. Hope all went well with your move.

Our deepest sympathy,

Mike and Wendy Miller

Jon Szekely

August 8, 2002

Our condolences on the loss of Aunt Jean. We'll always remember the 'Teacher' in our family!



Many fond memories of growing up and attending family parties with Aunt Jean.



Jon, Melissa and Donna Szekely

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