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1929

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2018

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6620 West Archer Ave

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Lavinia Markese Obituary

Markese, Lavinia (nee Benoit) Beloved wife of the late Vincent. Loving mom of Debra (Daniel) Kalena, Rita (John) Pollard, Jean (Maria Nunez) Markese, and Michael (Maria) Markese. Proud grandma of Bryon Sr. (Amanda), James (Melissa), and William. Cherished great-grandma of Allysa, Bryon Jr., Michael, Logan, Jimmy Jr., and Layla. Dear sister of Joan Boettjer. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday 10am Chapel Service at Ridge Funeral Home (6620 W. Archer Ave. Corner of Natoma). Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Friday morning from 9am-10am. For more info call 773-586-7900 or visit www.ridgefh.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 28, 2018.

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I'm so sorry for your loss.
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February 28, 2018

I'm sorry for your loss, in God's word it says he will undo suffering and reunite us with our loved ones.

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