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Kathleen Arvetis Obituary

Arvetis, Kathleen Marie (nee Franklin) Age 61. Beloved wife of John M. for 38 wonderful years. Loving mother of John and Christopher (Erin). Dearest grandmother of Nicholas, Shelia, Vincent and Jack. Dear daughter of the late Earl G. (Babe) Franklin. Dearest sister of Patrick Franklin, Thomas (Teri) Franklin, Peggy (Daniel) Stecky, Marie (Dan) McAuliffe, Danny Franklin and the late Mike "Benji" (Marianne) Franklin. Cherished aunt and friend of many. Funeral 9:00am Wednesday, January 4, 2012 from Central Chapel Funeral Home 6158 S. Central Ave. to St. Symphorosa Church for 9:30am Mass. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Greater Chicago Food Depository appreciated. Info 773-581-9100

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 2, 2012.

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January 4, 2012

my prayers and thoughtsto the family of Kathleen, with deep sympathy.God bless you at this trying time.Valerie T. Willman 6251 S Mason ave, chicago ill. 60638

Albert and Patricia Cardoza

January 3, 2012

John and family, Your mom will be deeply missed. Her smile, her laugh, her kindness and sweet down to earth personality. Kathy, prayers are with you and family. God bless you. We lost a friend but God gains an angel.

John Baranowski

January 3, 2012

John,

There will never be another Kathy! She brightened up everyone's lives every day at work and play. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She will be one of God's helpers now and oh so greatly missed here on earth!

God bless.

John and Sharon Baranowski

Roy Obregon

January 3, 2012

Our thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you John and your loved ones. Central Dispatch-39th & Iron / WM.

Sharon Herron

January 3, 2012

John, My prayer's are with you and your family. God bless

January 3, 2012

my deepest condolences jay moore

Pat Hickey

January 3, 2012

The prayers and thoughts of the Leo High School Family are with you, John, and the Arvetis Family. God Welcome Home Kathleen Marie.

Dan McGrath, Pat Hickey and all of the young Lions

natalie segura

January 2, 2012

Our condolences.

January 2, 2012

John may God Bless you and your family and may He welcome Kathleen into His kingdom with open arms. Ed Laski & family

Linda Manning

January 2, 2012

Dear Arvetis family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your wife and mother.She was a lovely lady and always had a smile every time i seen her.Your family will be in my prayers. Linda Manning

Mike Mungovan

January 2, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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