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Lena Breternitz Obituary

Breternitz, Lena (nee Petrello), beloved wife of the late Richard, loving mother of Lee Sedivy, Linda (Chester) Knapkiewicz, the late Camille Peterson, the late Nick Decicco, mother-in-law of Marty Sedivy, dear grandmother of Jeff Sedivy, Leemarie Peterson (Gary Kalas), Gina Sedivy, Christine Knapkiewicz, Tony Decicco, Nick Decicco and Debbi Duncanson, great-grandmother of Jackson. Funeral services Thursday, June 24th, at 10 a.m., from Sourek Manor Funeral Home, 5645 W. 35th St., Cicero. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 4 to 9 p.m. 708-652-6661.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 22, 2004.

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Nancy Vallone

June 23, 2004

Dear Lee,

I was sad to hear about your Mom's passing. Having lost my Mom two years ago, I share in your grief and hope you know you can call on me any time, for anything. You will be in my prayers. Sincerely, Nan

Tom Wozny

June 22, 2004

You are in my Thoughts and Prayers.

April Henzl

June 22, 2004

Our deepest sympathy.



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