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Leonita Hayes Obituary

Hayes, Leonita "Lee" (nee Walsh), beloved wife of Michael "Kevin", loving mother of Daniel (Irene), Kevin, Sean, Katherine "Kitty" (David) White, Elizabeth (James) Sircher, Harold (Tess), Mary (James) Peck, Michael and Patricia, dear grandmother of 11, fond sister of Katherine "Kay" (the late Joseph) Serio, Corrine (Casey) Rzegocki and Patrick (Lucia) Walsh, also survived by sisters- in-law, brothers-in-law, many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, 9:30 a.m. from Ridge Funeral Home, Kenneth J. Operzedek& Son Directors, 6620 W. Archer Ave. (corner of Natoma), to St. Daniel the Prophet Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. 773-586-7900. Sign Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 1, 2002.

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Herve Miot

February 6, 2002

Dear Pat and Family,





Please accept all my deepest sympathy on the loss of your sister.

you're in my prayer during these days. may god's spirit of peace and healing be with you.

Alexis&Frank Garcia

February 3, 2002

Dear Patty&Family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy On the loss of your mom.She is at peace now and in good company with God.Our prayers are with you all.

Lucia Griffin

February 2, 2002

Dear Cousins and Uncle Kevin,

Ron and I want to tell you how much we love you and loved Aunt Lee. We are so thankful that we got to spend time with you all this past Christmas. Aunt Lee was always so kind and loving to us and my parents and sisters. We're sorry we could not make it into Chicago in time for the funeral, but know that our hearts and prayers are with you all. We hope that you find comfort in knowing that Aunt Lee is in heaven.

We love you all so much.

Lucia and Ron Griffin

Randall Sherman

February 1, 2002

Liz,

I know how painful the loss of a parent is... it's an ache that you think will never leave you. But the

love and memories you have of your mother will always remain with you.

That love and those memories will supplant the heartache... at least enough of it... for it will be what you remember most about your mother, not the chaos and grief yu encounter now.



RANDY SHERMAN

robert backis

February 1, 2002

dear liz and family,

you're in my prayer during these days. may god's spirit of peace and healing be with you. may your mom rejoice forever in the joy of god's kingdom. peace! bob backis

Yvette Meltzer

February 1, 2002

Dearest Liz,

Sending you wishes for your well-being at this difficult time. May your memories of cherised time with your mother serve ever as a blessing. With sympathy, Yvette Meltzer

Benita Collins

February 1, 2002

DAN,

YOUR FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS OF THE INSURANCE DIVISION WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND THEIR CONDOLENCES WITH THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. PLEASE KNOW THAT OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Aubrey Montana

February 1, 2002

My thoughts are with your whole family during this very difficult time.

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