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LaVerne Aardema Obituary

Aardema, LaVerne M. (nee Truesdale), age 85, of Downers Grove, formerly of Chicago, fond mother of Richard (Gaile) Aardema, loving caretaker of Baby. Memorial visitation at Johnson Funeral Home, Ltd., 3845-47 Prairie Ave., Brookfield on Sunday, June 2nd, 2 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to either Special Olympics- Illinois, 401 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60611 or West Suburban Humane Society, 1901 Odgen Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515 appreciated. 708- 485-0214 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 30, 2002.

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Sue Mistro

June 1, 2002

I love you LaVerne!! Love, Susie

Karen Gilpin

May 31, 2002

We will greatly miss Laverne,who was like a Mother to me for many years that I worked cleaning for her.Laverne brought so much happiness into my life with her kind,loving and gentle ways.Gods blessings to Richard and Gaile,we all share in your deep loss.My prayers are with you.

God Bless,

Karen Gilpin

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