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Lee Parey Obituary

Parey, Lee (Lena LaMantia) Lee Parey, 101, died at home on Saturday, January 12, 2013. This dear, generous woman leaves a family and friends grateful for the grace of her presence. She was predeceased by her husband Sam, son Michael, and 10 brothers and sisters and set an amazing example on how to live one's life charitably and with dignity for her daughter Nancy Helman, grandson Todd, great-grandson Jordan, daughter-in-law Ann, and good friends Josephine Chandler and Rosemarie Sobol. She loved and was beloved every day of her life. She was celebrated at a luncheon on her 100th birthday. Interment will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Worth, IL.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 16, 2013.

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January 17, 2013

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Barbara Sanders

January 16, 2013

She was truly a gracious lady. What a celebration in heaven when she arrived. Memories are the best thing someone leaves behind. She leaves good and funny ones.

January 16, 2013

May joy soon replace the sorrow that's in your heart with cherished memories as you celebrate a life that was well lived.

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