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Josephine Pichla Obituary

Pichla, Josephine A. (nee Polito), age 80, beloved wife of Leo J., loving mother of Leo (Lynn) and Pauline (Kevin) Sykora, devoted grandmother of Tracy, Megan, Tara and Courtney, great-grandmother of Shelby Lynn, fond sister of Ed Polito and the late Al (Lorraine) Polito and the late Mary (late Ray) Feltz, sister-in-law of Jennie Pichla, aunt of many. Funeral Saturday, 8:45 a.m., from Richard-Midway Funeral Home, 5749 Archer Ave. (corner of Lorel), to Our Lady of the Snows Church for 9:30 a.m., Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Diabetes Association preferred. 773- 767-1840 Sign-Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 5, 2001.

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Angie Sims

October 10, 2001

Lynn, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. God Bless.

Eileen Moorby

October 9, 2001

Dear Lynn and Family,

My heart goes out to you in your sorrow!

You have lost a dear one who tho gone, will forever rest within your hearts to warm you with the embers of your memories of her.

My deepest sympathy and Love,

Eileen Moorby(Wycca28)

Beverly Parks

October 7, 2001

Lynn, Your Mother-in-law was very blessed to have you for a daughter and I know she is looking down on you from the next World. God Bless You Always

donna ippoliti

October 7, 2001

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Delores aka CeeDee Walston

October 7, 2001

I am so sorry for the loss of your mother-in-law...My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family, and I pray that God gives you the strength, and comfort you need, to get you through this difficult time.

Love and Hugs,

CeeDee

Karla Rae

October 6, 2001

LynnLynn...With Deepest Sympathy, Our condolences to you and your extended family. May you always remember her with heartfelt memories, She is truly an Angel ^Å^ now.

JoAnne

October 6, 2001

Lynn, you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Jo

Pamela Oliver

October 6, 2001

LYNN My sincerest prayers go out to you and your famil at this time ofgrief love Pam

Betty Lamey-Ruiz

October 6, 2001

Dear Lynn,

Please accept my condolences on the passing of your dear mother-in-law. My prayers and positive energy to you and your family with hopes that happy memories all of you shared will comfort you as time heals.

Linda Linker

October 6, 2001

Dear Lynn and family,

I am so sorry to hear about the death of your mother-in-law. May the Lord be with all of you and heal your hearts.

Linda

Darlene Arsenault

October 6, 2001

My most sincere condolences to you and your family. This is a wonderful tribute to her!!

God Bless you all in this time of sorrow!!



Love, Darlene

Patricia Meinert

October 6, 2001

May she rest in peace. Will pray for her at mass this evening, and pray that the LORD will comfort you at this time of your loss.

Vickie Rone

October 6, 2001

May you find compfort with your friends and family.My deepest condolences.

Lisa Ratte'

October 6, 2001

So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for all of your family and that God gives you the comfort you need.

Sincerely,

Lisa Ratte'

SUSAN REVELY

October 6, 2001

My most sincere condolences,for all family and friends,at this time of sorrow and grief.She is sitting with God now.He will keep her and care for her in this time of her rest.While she waits for her loved ones to join her at His side.

Susan

Chris Walsh

October 5, 2001

I am so sorry with the loss of your Mother-in-Law. She is not gone but just away and in the hands of the Lord. What better place to be.

Bernice Frye

October 5, 2001

Lynn, please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mother-In-Law. I know what it's like to lose someone you love, as I've had to part with my twin sons, husband, mom, dad, In-Laws, and many other close friends. It's very hard to deal with, but time heals. God will see you through.

Take care and God Bless.

Bucky K

October 5, 2001

My heart And prayers go out to you and your family.No one can ease your pain and heartbreak.Only time heals.

JUNE LAKE

October 5, 2001

SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS NEWS BUT SHE IS IN HEAVEN WITH THE OTHER ANGELS TO STILL WATCH OVER YOU--GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU.

Cheri Funk

October 5, 2001

Lynn, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother-in-law. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. hugs and love,

Jacquie

October 5, 2001

Deepest condolences on your loss LynnLynn

Gwen Jones

October 5, 2001

May God sustain you and your family at this time... Remember her smile and laughter and all the good times - she will always be with you - in your hearts - until you meet again! My sincere condolences... Gwen

Carla Martin

October 5, 2001

I am so sorry to hear about your families lost..My heart and prayers go out to you..May God Bless each and everyone one of you...Carla in IL.

Wendy A.

October 5, 2001

lynnlynn,

i'm so sorry to hear about your lose,i know how u feel,we just lost our first great nephew on sept.25,2001 Cody Ray was only 3 months old,and passed away from that ecoli virus,Please give evey one a big hug from my family to yours cause a hug means alot in your time of grief.

Judi Baldwin

October 5, 2001

My smypathy goes out to you and your family, she know is a beautiful angel, and in peace with the lord...

Shes with so many of all our angels we lost also.....

God Bless you All

Judi

Myrna Avalos

October 5, 2001

My condolences on the passing of your mother-in-law.

It is hard on the people left behind but she is with our Lord.

Bonnie Tompkins

October 5, 2001

Sorry to hear of your loss .Your in my heart and prayers.God is with you now and always.

Betty Klassen

October 5, 2001

May God be with you and put his angel's around you. I am so sorry.

Alice

October 5, 2001

lynn,

I am soo sorry to hear of the loss of your mother-in-law...

May God be with you and family through this loss....

If you need to talk or need a shoulder I will be here for you....Do not be afraid to holler....We all need a shoulder at one time or another...Just want you to know I am here for you...

Take care ...keep chin up... God Bless...Love ya, Alice

Diana Barton

October 5, 2001

Dear Lynn, Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother-in-law. May God Bless you and your family.

Dianne Nonnamaker

October 5, 2001

For such a good person, it is so sad to hear of your loss. You have had your share of trials this year, and all I can offer is my online support and sympathy. God bless you,

and you and your family will be in my prayers during this time of your loss.

Laine

October 5, 2001

My Deepest Sympathy to you and the family Lynn. God Bless you all now and always.

mary arnold

October 5, 2001

i,m so sorry my prayers are with you may god bless you and be with you in your time of need.

Sue M

October 5, 2001

Sorry to hear about your Mother-in-Law. My heart goes out to you and your family and friends. May God be with you all at this time. Take care and be safe.

Susan Gainoutdinov

October 5, 2001

To Lynn & family,

My deepest sympathy for your loss. Keep the memories in your heart and her love in your life.

Susan

David Stopforth

October 5, 2001

Sorry to hear your sad news. My thoughts are with you.

Joan Brugger

October 5, 2001

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. May your happy memories of your life with her fill the empty space in your heart.

retta stevens

October 5, 2001

My deepest condolances...I know how very hard it is to give a love one over to the Lord.But you must rejoice.Remember the good times and loving memorier.

In His Love and In Mine.

Pursie

October 5, 2001

LynnLynn I'm so sorry about the loss of your mother Inlaw, this hits home very close as you know I just lost my father Inlaw Sunday afternoon, God be with you and your family..My prayers are with you.....Love as always, Pursie

retta stevens

October 5, 2001

My deepest condolances...I know how very hard it is to give a love one over to the Lord.But you must rejoice.

In His Love and In Mine.

Shirley Hamilton

October 5, 2001

Lynn, condolences on the loss of your mother-in-law. Have comfort in knowing that we will see them again in heaven. That's where my daughter is waiting for me.

Luv, Shirley

Robt Carpenter

October 5, 2001

Deaar Lynn, My condolances and prayers are with you on your sad lose of a dear one.

Hugsss, Rob of Rob Ramblins.

Karen Stone

October 5, 2001

May the memories of your loved one and those special times you shared together be of comfort now and the days head. God Bless

ROB G

October 5, 2001

Hi lynn just stop in to say i a very sorry for your lost and may god keep you and the family safe in time the pain will ease god bless ROB.G

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