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Jura Scharf Obituary

Scharf, Jura S. (nee Stanulis) Age 72. Beloved wife of Donald Mertic; dear stepmother of Helen (Fred) Steinbach, Anthony (Michelle) Mertic and Ann Holtz; fond aunt of Katherine Reich and Christopher Herrick. Family and friends will gather Wednesday, August 10, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to time of Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jura's memory to Catholic Charities, 721 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60654 or to the Worth Food Pantry c/o Palos United Methodist Church, 12101 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463 appreciated. Service information 708-448-6000 or www.schmaedekefuneralhome.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 8, 2016.

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Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland

August 15, 2016

On behalf of Catholic Charities, I would like to express my sincere condolences on your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that Jura is now at peace.

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