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Lillian Kolodenko Obituary

Kolodenko, Lillian (nee Kagan), age 90, beloved wife of Nathan, loving mother of Marshall, Rosanne and the late Theodore, cherished grandmother of Michael (Lisa) and Karen, dear sister of Dan (Phyllis), William (the late Roslyn), the late Dorothy "Dot" and Estelle Kagan. Service Thursday, 11 a.m. at The Weinstein Family Services Wilmette Chapel, 111 Skokie Blvd., (1 blk. north of Old Orchard). Interment Westlawn Cemetery, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the North Shore. For Info., 847-256-5700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 11, 2003.

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Jordan Fox

December 12, 2003

Dear Nathan, Marshall, Roseann, Karen & Michael:



I was sorry to read about the death of Lillian. I know you feel her loss deeply. As you know, Ted and I were old and good friends since our Junior year at Von Steuben high school. Even though for most of that time a lot of miles separated us physically, we talked and corresponded a lot... I last saw him about four years ago when he was up in Milwaukee. I miss him very much.



Back in high school in particular, we'd spend a lot of time at the Kolodenko home on Avers Ave. and Lillian was almost like a second mother to me. She was a wonderful woman.



I wish all of your family the very best



Karen: In browsing the Internet recently, I ran across your short fantasy story and enjoyed it greatly. As an old science fiction & fantasy fan I thought it was well written. Which came as no surprise because I see you've got your father's writing genes. I'd love to read more of your work.



Michael: I googled your father on the Internet and found some of his poems. And I recently saw that what was probably his last poem was contributed by you. All of his poems touched me. I recall one that he wrote to me when my father died back in 1957. I think Ted was in Korea at that time.

Brenda and Art Bluestone

December 11, 2003

Dear Marshall-



Art and I just found out about your mother's death at 5PM. We are so very sorry for your loss.



Art always said how kind your mother was and what a good son you were.



Please let us know if there is ANYTHING we can do. We hope that you will know no more sorrow.



Fondly,

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Lois Solomon

December 11, 2003

I have known your son for many years I feel very bad for anyone losing a loved one. May God bless your family.

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