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LaVergne Gratton Obituary

Gratton, LaVergne E. 78, died February 27, 2003, beloved wife of the late Donald, dear mother of Roger, Bradley (Catherine), Russell (Susan) and Brett, loving grandmother of Jeffrey, Lisa, Kaylie and Jonathan, fond sister of the late George Roth Jr. Visitation Sunday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., at The Meadows Funeral Home, 3615 Kirchoff Rd., Rolling Meadows, where services be held Monday, 11 a.m. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. 847-253- 0224 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 28 to Mar. 2, 2003.

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