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Joseph Stefan Obituary

Stefan, Joseph J. age 93, beloved husband of D. Phyllis (nee Lambert); loving father of Michele Oldfield and Denise Stefan; fond grandfather of Ashley and Stefanie Oldfield; and Zuesette his devoted caregiver. Funeral Mass November 10th, Saturday, 11:30 a.m., at SS. Faith, Hope & Charity Church, 191 Linden Street, Winnetka. Entombment Private, Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Misericordia, 6300 North Ridge Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60660, would be appreciated. Info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 6 to Nov. 9, 2007.

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Stuart Cutler

November 9, 2007

What a GREAT life he must have had. Denise, my heart goes out to you and your family.

Sr. Cecilia Sehr O.P. (Elsie's daughter)

November 7, 2007

I am very sorry for your loss. I am currently working on the geneaology of the Stefan family. It is difficiult but my grandmother, Elizabeth Stefan, was very helpful in the stories she told.

Matthew & Vicky Halminiak

November 7, 2007

Michele and family,

We are so sad to hear about your father. Even though I never met him, I felt I knew him very well by your stories and he sounded like a wonderful man. We are thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Nancy Kirsch

November 7, 2007

Phyllis,
My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Nancy Kirsch (Elsie's daughter)

Barbara & Art Prine

November 6, 2007

We have missed you at Eldorado. We send our sincere sympathy to you, Phyllis, and Denise & Michele

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