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Joan Telkes Obituary

Telkes, Joan Alma (nee Schuster), beloved wife of Clarence, dear daughter of Alice (late Carl), loving mother of Elizabeth, Terese and Timothy, dear grandmother of Sara, Jack and Jennifer, dearest sister of Marie (Robert) Kuffel, fond aunt of Christine (Ted) Sherman, Michelle (Derek) Woods and Matthew (Karen) Kuffel, dearest friend of Patricia (Frank) Lasch. Funeral services Monday, 10:30 a.m. from Tohle Funeral Home, 4325 W. Lawrence Ave., at Lowell, to St. Edward Church. Mass 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to American Cancer Society appreciated. R. N. at Swedish Covenant Hospital for over 20 years. Visitation Sunday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Interment private. 773-685-4400.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 31, 2003.

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Mimi Upp

September 6, 2003

May God give you the strentgh you need to cope with your grief through out these difficult days. My prayers are with you.



SCH co-worker,

Mimi Upp

Ron Dernick

September 3, 2003

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family as you cope with the loss of Joan-wife and mother. May the fond memories you have of great times shared help you in times of sorrow. You are in our prayers, In the Risen Lord,



Ron Dernick & Family

james cunningham

September 3, 2003

Our deepest sympathies and prayers to the family of Joan Telkes. We remember her well when she and her husband, Bronco, visited us in Oregon.

Jim/Karen Cunningham

Robert McNay

September 2, 2003

Condolences to Mr. Telkes from a past student at Gordon Tech.

James & Norma McNay

September 2, 2003

Our sympathies on her passing.

Marshall Salkin

August 31, 2003

My condolences. Joan was a fine person and an outstanding nurse.

Marshall Salkin, M.D., J.D.

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