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Jeanette Mantell Obituary

Mantell, Jeanette (nee Swope), age 90, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, currently of Orland Park, IL, beloved wife of the late James, loving mother of Matthew (Emily), cherished grandma of Sonia, devoted daughter of the late Elsa (nee Kohler) and the late John Swoop, dearest sister of the late Theodore (the late Dorothy) Swope, also nieces and nephews. Memorial vistation Friday 3:00 P.M. until time of service 8:00 P.M. at Modell Funeral Home 12641 W. 143rd Street Homer Glen. Interment Private. Former semi-pro basketball player, member of the Town and Country Art League, Orland Park District Painting Classes and Loyal Order of the Moose. In Lieu of flowers, donations to the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center 1275 York Ave., New York, N.Y. 10065 Appreciated. 708-301-3595 or www.modellfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 26, 2009.

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12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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