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Katherine Ksander Obituary

Ksander, Katherine S. (nee Olsen), of Des Plaines, loving wife of the late George, dear mother of George A. (Molly), William G. (Kathryn) and Anthony Ksander, Sally (Roger) Forte, Mary (Robert) Farris and Margaret (Richard) Ksander-Ellison, fond grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of five, caring sister of Mary Blahnik and Emma Hobb. Visitation Wednesday, from 3 to 9 p.m. at Oehler Funeral Home, 555 Lee St., Des Plaines. Funeral Thursday, 9:30 a.m., from chapel to St. Mary Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls. Info: 847-824-5155

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 9, 2003.

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jackie vetter

July 12, 2003

to meg and family,please accept our sympathy on the loss of your mom (the vetter family)

Sue Maitzen

July 9, 2003

Dear Katie,
On behalf of all the many, many girls and boys of St. Mary's School that you have known, loved and helped over the years - we thank you for your kindness, joy, gentleness and caring. You will forever be in our hearts and thoughts! Sue Maitzen (substitute teacher)

Pam Weber

July 9, 2003

Aunt Kate, I am going to miss you so. I often told you you were my favorite Aunt. I'll always remember your warmth and love. Pam

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