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Marge Smolenski Obituary

Smolenski, Marge "Rozalie" (nee Sumoski), wife of the late Raymond, loving mother of Sharon, Shirley (Tom) Geiger-Lyons, Kathleen (Michael) Contesso and Joseph (Liz), devoted grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of 14, dear sister of Clara (the late Stanley) Dziubinski. Visitation Friday 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday 9:30 a.m. from GOGOLINSKI-TROFIMUK FUNERAL HOME, 1850 N. Wood St. corner of Cortland to St. Mary of the Angels Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. 773-486-0258.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 5, 2009.

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Mary Barlow

November 11, 2009

November 11, 2009

I will miss my godmother dearly. I regret that I have lived so far away and have missed many opportunities to talk to her. When I was younger, I remember going to her house with my mother. I always thought of her as a very very beautiful lady...inside and out , so outgoing and happy.

Brenda Burner

November 7, 2009

I am so sorry that god had taken aunt Margie. She was my favorite and I loved her so much. When I was younger, I had always looked up to her. I will miss her, dearly.

November 6, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sandi Kieres

Margaret Grigsby

November 6, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. And always know you can count on me for anything.

Love,
Margaret and Family

November 5, 2009

So sorry to hear the news. Wish I could be there with you. She was a wonderful aunt!
Lots of Love
Barb

Debbie Hartley and Family

November 5, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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