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Joan Private Obituary

Private, Joan I. 80, died Monday, September 29, 2008, in Neighbors Nursing Home, Byron, IL. She was born January 20, 1928 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Steven and Ethel Andrus Gyarmathy. She married John Private in Chicago, on April 17, 1948; he died in 1988. She was a retired employee of Kemper Insurance. Joan is survived by her son, John (Paulette) Private, Jr. of Chicago; daughter, Susan (Thomas) Malchiodi of Winnebago, IL; grandchildren, Jennifer and Alyce; and great-grandchildren, Grace and Rachel. She was also preceded in death by her parents. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements entrusted to: Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, www.farrellhollandgale.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 2 to Oct. 3, 2008.

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Debbie Shulman

October 16, 2008

Dear John and family, please accept my condolences. Thinking of you fondly, Debbie

Deb and Bob Bresloff

October 10, 2008

Sue and Tom,
We are so very sorry for your loss. The loss of a parent is always difficult one.
Take comfort in knowing her suffering has come to an end.

Jennifer Private

October 8, 2008

I'm very saddened by the loss of my Grandmother after the year that we've had so far, but I know now that she's in a better place and that she was very much loved and still is. On behalf of my Mother Paulette and myself, I'd like to express thanks to those who sent their sympathies here and I would please appreciate you continue to keep our family in your prayers.

I love you Grandma Joan. Look down on us often.

Stacey Puch

October 5, 2008

Joan was my grandmother when mine wasn't around. I loved her very much and will miss her.

Stacey (Hicks) Puch and Family

Liz and David Lowrey

October 3, 2008

Dear Johnny, Susan, and families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and have been with you. Although many years have passed, your family is more often than not, remembered in our family. Many memories of your mother and father often entertain our conversations: the way your parents referred to each other as "big shot" and "little shot". The frankness with which your mother spoke and the support your father gave to others. We hope that the two of them are riding on a Honda sharing their memories via K9BWT mobile. Thank you for sharing your parents with us. We pray your family feels comfort in the memories they share. With our sympathy, Liz White-Lowrey and family

Shirley White

October 3, 2008

The Private Family will forever hold a special place in our families hearts. Our childhood neighbors and trusted friends.
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die"

With heartfelt sympathy
Shirley White

Lois and Bill White

October 3, 2008

We were sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. May God bless her with everlasting peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kathy Smith

October 2, 2008

Our sincerest condolences are with you during this difficult time. Your family is in our thoughts and our prayers.
The Smith Family

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