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Kristine Pretnar Obituary

Pretnar, Kristine N. (nee Karas), age 87. Beloved wife of Ozzie John, devoted and loving mother of Michael Pretnar (daughter-in-law, Susan) and Susan (Michael Mason) Cabay, dear grandmother of David and Mark Pretnar, and great-grandmother of Brooks, Isabella, Abby and Anna, fond sister of Nicholas P. (Marge) Karas, many nieces and nephews. Chapel prayer 10 a.m. Thursday, October 11, 2007, from the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth to St. Terrence Church, 119th and Tripp, Alsip. Mass 11 a.m. Visitation Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials to the Gladney Center for Adoption, 6300 John Ryan Drive, Forth Worth, TX. 76132, appreciated. 708-448-6000.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 9, 2007.

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Judy Powers and family

October 23, 2007

Susan and Mike, I'm so sorry for your loss. Pat told me she was dying, but somehow there was a mixup and I never did get notified of Kris's death. I certainly would have been there if I had known. All our prayers are with you and your family, Susan.

Kathy Jirik (Trevor)

October 11, 2007

It has been many years since I have seen any of you but I do have fond memories of growing up two doors down from the Pretner house. May Mrs. Pretner be at peace and may you all find comfort in your memories.

Claudia Richards

October 11, 2007

Sue and Family:
What fun memories we have of Kris:enjoying the parties, playing golf together and cheering on the Illini at the Rose Bowl years ago. She was a one in a million,MOM! We will miss her smile and the love she had for everyone. You had the best life could offer. We will miss her greatly. Claudia & Dan Richards

Dee Dee Ragalie

October 9, 2007

Sue I am very sorry about the loss of your mother. She was one of a kind and a very special lady.

janet haubold

October 9, 2007

She lived a great and wonderful life and never let it get her down. Our thoughts, wishes, prayer and wishes our with you and your family during this difficult time. We love you, Janet and Steve

Brunschwig & Fils

October 9, 2007

Susan and Family,
Our deepest sympathy for your family's loss.
The Entire Brunschwig & Fils Family

Michele Mason

October 9, 2007

Susan, Michael & Oz,

I can not begin to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. Chris was a wild one and always brought happiness where ever she went. Thank you for sharing her with us. I pray that God gives you all the stregnth and confort you will need to deal with loss.

Oue love always,

Tony, Mickie, Samie & Frankie Mason

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