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Joanne Pokorny Obituary

Pokorny, Joanne (nee Mack), age 63, of Brookfield, beloved wife of John Pokorny Sr., fond mother of John (Yvonne) Pokorny Jr., Rob (Chris) Pokorny, Tom Pokorny and Dan Pokorny, dear grandmother of Cody Pokorny, Nathan (Rachel) Niemynski, Brandi Mounts, Sabastian Pokorny and Catalina Pokorny, great grandmother of Catlin Niemynski and Haley Niemynski, sister of Barb (Vince) Granatelli, Rusty Schenk and the late Bill Mack, aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, August 28, 2001, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, August 29, 2001, 8:30 a.m., to 9 a.m., at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Wednesday, 9 a.m. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park. Entombment Woodlawn Cemetery. Past President of Local Chapter A.A.M.A. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Y-Me appreciated. Information 708-485-2000 or www.hitzemanfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 28 to Aug. 29, 2001.

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