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Linda Petrusha Obituary

Petrusha, Linda L. age 58, suddenly, loving mother of Lisa M., devoted daughter of the late Paul and Irene (nee Green) Petrusha, dear sister of Adrianne (George) Kotil and Paulette Petrusha, dearest aunt of Douglas (Diane) Kotil, and Karen (Edward) Yurchik, and great-aunt of Austin, Kevin, Megan, Lexie and the late Brian and Ryan Kotil, fond niece and cousin to many. A retired 36 year employee of Illinois Bell Telephone and a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Visitation Friday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Thomas McInerney's Sons Funeral Home, 7901 S. Komensky Ave. Relatives and friends will gather Saturday at Our Lady of Loretto Church, 8925 S. Kostner Ave., Hometown, IL for visitation from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Lady of Loretto Church, 8925 S. Kostner Ave., Hometown, IL 60456. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 773-585-0702.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 21, 2009.

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June 9, 2009

Lisa

Sorry to hear about your mom, we worked together before you were born. She was a good person and a good friend.

Ed Lee, Clearwater Florida

Audrey Gordon

May 26, 2009

To Lisa and family of Linda,I worked with Linda for a few years,she was a very nice person I send my deepest sympathy to the family,and will keep you all in my prayer,just always remember one we love never die memories last forever.

Dorothy Allen

May 22, 2009

Lisa,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing.I worked with your mom many years ago when we were IBT employees. I have very fond memories of her. May God Bless you and your family.

Maureen Pierucci

May 22, 2009

Lisa,
I am very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. You and your family are in our
prayers.

Christine (Vandrey) Stoklosa

May 22, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. We were neighbors and friends through high school. She was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Katie Dynowski

May 22, 2009

Lisa,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom, you're in my thoughts and prayers, there's a new angel up in Heaven. I'll be thinking about you and you're family. love, katie

May 22, 2009

Dear Lisa,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother. I have so many great memories which will be treasured in my heart forever. One thing most valued in her life was you, very proud and always excited to update a Lisa story. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Cathy Keselica

Jerry Stachowski

May 21, 2009

Lisa,
I am sorry to hear about your mom. I will pray for you and her.

Maureen Murray

May 21, 2009

Lisa,
Hun your mom is and will always be so proud of you! she was more then just aunt to me she was more like a second mother. i love you and am here if you need anything at all! keep you head up sweetheart

Ann-Marie Dunlap

May 21, 2009

Lisa,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Veronica Lorek

May 21, 2009

Lisa,
Sorry to hear about your mom.....I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers. STAY STRONG...you'll get throught this difficult time!

May 21, 2009

Lisa
your mom was so proud of you...we always talked about you..our moms will be smiling down on us our angels...if i can be there for you in any way dont hesitate to call....lisa faro(illinois bell)...your mom was special

Cindi Singraber

May 21, 2009

Dear Lisa:
We were so sorry to hear about your mom. You are in our thoughts, prayers and mostly in our hearts. Your mom was someone very special, I have such found memories of her from our days at St. Mary's. She will be missed by many. Take Care....
Love, Bob, Cindi, Robert and Erin Singraber

Karen Yurchik

May 21, 2009

Lisa,
We are here for you always. Auntie Linda
was a true aunt, mom and most importantly
a great friend to me. I will miss her so much.
Love, KC

Diane & Doug Kotil

May 21, 2009

We are all going to miss her very much. She was such a kind, generous person. She always gave of herself.

May 21, 2009

Lisa:
We are so sorry to hear about your mom... Our hearts go out to you at this time. Your mom was someone very special. I have so many wonderful memories of her from our days at St. Mary's. She will be missed by many.
Love Always, Bob, Cindi, Robert and Erin Singraber

Calie Ascolani

May 21, 2009

Sorry for your loss Lisa! My thoughts and prayers to you and your family!

BETSY GUERRA

May 21, 2009

DEAR LISA, I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM. I DONT THINK YOU REMEMBER ME, YOU USE TO PLAY WITH MY KIDS ROCCO AND ANGELA ON KENNETH ST. MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY THE ANGELS UP ABOVE WATCH OVER YOUR MOM.

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