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Kathleen McCandless Obituary

McCandless, Kathleen M. Kathleen M. McCandless "Auntie Kathy", age 62, born August 26, 1942 in Chicago, passed away peacefully in her home August 19, 2005. She was a lifelong resident of Franklin Park and President of Franklin Park American Legion Auxiliary 2005-2006. Preceded by her parents Joseph and Borghild Marion McCandless, survived by her sisters Linda (Paul) Thomson, Nancy (Michael) Stevens, Patricia (Steve) Orner and brother Joseph McCandless, beloved "Auntie Kathy" to many, niece Kristin McCandless, nephews Edward and James Crews, William and John Schiferl, Thomas, Michael and Robert Thomson, Thomas and James Breslin, great aunt to Jamie, Cory and Andrea Crews, Gunnar Schiferl, Tiana Demetry, Amber and Jewel Mayo, Monique Thomson, Randy and Charlie Jackson. Visitation Sunday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium, 9568 Belmont Ave., Franklin Park. Funeral Monday, August 22, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Sax-Tiedemann Chapel. Interment private. For info, please call 847-678-1950. www.saxtiedemann.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 21 to Aug. 22, 2005.

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Steven Orner

August 21, 2005

I didn't get to know you very much. But the times that I did see you were alway happy ones. I hope you are moving on to a better and happier place than here. We will all join you in Heaven in good time. Say "HELLO" to all of our loved ones there for us. I know that you will Rest In Peace sis. I will miss you very much. Bye For Now

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Thomas Breslin

August 21, 2005

She was nice and a great and loving aunt . and treated everybody with respect. So R.I.P. Aunt Kathy, and I'll miss you dearly. So good bye.



Love, Thomas

James Breslin

August 21, 2005

I will miss you very much. Rest In Peace. Love your nephew Jimmy.

Mary Holleman

August 21, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Hollemans

Aaron,Mary & A.J.

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