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Juanita Secor Obituary

Secor, Juanita Rose (Navarro), Age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 17, 2012. Preceded in death by her son, Neil Francis. Juanita was a devoted, loving and wonderful mother to Desiree Monique Maurer, Eric Lawrence, Michelle Renee, and Juanita Rose; caring grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 6; loving sister to Frank (Mary Lou) Navarro, Carol Duracka, Dolores (Edmund) Hartman, Jacqueline Navarro and Jill (Rafael) Fernandez; loving daughter, cherished aunt, cousin and friend to many. Juanita fought the good fight; she finished the race and always kept the faith. A memorial mass will be held Saturday, September 29, 2012 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 3659 S. Honore, 10:30a.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Martin de Porres House of Hope, 6423 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, IL http://www.smdp-hoh.org/ for more details contact M. Secor, 773-415-1665 [email protected]

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 27, 2012.

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Carol Ann

October 1, 2012

To my dear, dear sister - I am so happy that you are in Paradise and no longer suffering, but I will miss you so much. How true the words, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." That was you. You will always be my big sister, I will always have you in my thoughts and I will always love you.

Kristi Rodriguez

September 29, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Michelle and her family. I never met Juanita but heard about her daily and was honored to see all her pictures Michelle would post. RIP God has another angel.

Your Baby Sister

September 27, 2012

Hey Sis I will always and forever keep you in my heart. I will love you always!!

Jannice Demitro

September 27, 2012

Juanita, you were my very dear friend for years. My memories are so dear to me. I will miss you tremendously. Your will always be in my heart and on my mind. God rest your sweet, gentle, kind and loving soul. Love ya Jan

Kimberlee Parisi

September 27, 2012

Michelle and family...Although I never got the change to meet Juanita through all of Michelle's posts and stories I feel like I knew her. She must have been an amazing woman to have raised such a wondeful family. May God bless and keep her. Losing a loved one is never an easy thing, but take comfort in the wonderful memories she left behind. I am thinking of you!!

Gina Gajda-Spandet

September 27, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Unfortunately I will not make the memorial service this weekend because my father is in the hospital. Please know that I am thinking of all of you though.

Me, Mom, Juanita 2001

Michelle Secor

September 27, 2012

Mom..you were such a strong & brave woman...you LOVED me & my daughter & grandson uncondtionally. Taking care of you was an honor & something I will always hold dear to my heart. You were never a burden & taught me so many life lessons & I realize this is where I was supposed to be. I will honor & love you all the days of my life. Until we meet again..rest peacefully...you daughter, Michelle Renee

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