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Joan Matlas Obituary

Matlas, Joan V. (nee Vojta), age 80, at rest September 12, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Paul R. Matlas. Loving mother of Laura Matlas-Stevens (Scot Stevens), devoted grandmother of Lindsey (Ashley) Stephens, Megan, Heather and Haley Peeples; great-grandmother of Abigail and Caeden Stephens. Dearest sister of the late Charles J. (late Lorraine) Vojta, Jr. and the late Clifford (Carol) Vojta. Dear sister-in-law of the late Marian Johnston. Fond aunt of John Vojta, Rick Vojta, Beth Benevento, Michael Vojta and the late Charles G. Vojta. Visitation on Friday, September 19, 2014 from 3 -8 p.m. at Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. 2921 S. Harlem Avenue, Berwyn. Funeral Service on Saturday September 20, 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials to the American Cancer Society, National Alzheimer's Association, or the Village Church U.C.C., would be appreciated. For information, 708-484-4111 or www.adolfservices.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 17, 2014.

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2921 South Harlem Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402

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Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd.

2921 South Harlem Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402

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