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Lorraine Mathews Obituary

Mathews, Lorraine B. (nee Peterson), 82, March 9, 2013, longtime resident of the Southwest side of Chicago-Marquette Park neighborhood. Beloved wife of the late George D.; devoted mother of Dwane, Gene, Ronald, and Sue (the late John) Kovacs; cherished grandmother of 7, loving great-grandmother of 4; dear sister of the late Marquerite Kirk. Longtime member of Risen Savior Assembly of God Church. Resting at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, IL, where friends may call on Friday, March 15, from 2 to 9p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, March 16, at 11a.m. Pastor Danny Bawinkel officiating. Burial Evergreen Cemetery. For information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, 773-581-9000, or www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 12, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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Ralph & Helen Ewert

March 16, 2013

To Lorraine's children,
I've known you since you were little children. I know as sure as today is here that your mother has received the promise, "from glory to glory, with power to power." Love, Ralph

March 15, 2013

This world holds no sadness that God can not heal. May you find comfort in knowing that He is providing the strength you need.

C Johnson

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Calling hours

2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Central Chapel Funeral & Cremation Southwest

6158 South Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

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16

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11:00 a.m.

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6158 South Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

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