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Mariann Blass Obituary

Blass, Mariann T. 58, Elmhurst, resident of 33 years. Found peace at home, suddenly, February 13, 2002, cherished wife of Dr. Richard W. Blass, dear mother of Richard F. Blass, J.D. (and his dear friend Ines), Julie Ann (Rod) Hesson and Dr. Matthew L. Blass (and his dear friend Nichole), beloved daughter of Frank and Dorothy Kesman, sister of Frank A. (Natalie), Thomas L. (Wendy) and Dr. Russell A. (Lisa) Kesman, sister-in-law of Ronald L. and Linda Blass, fond aunt to Valerie (Jack) Pasternock, Teresa (Patrick) McNamara, Amy, Lindsey (Joshi) Fullop, Mark, T.J., Russell Jr. and Kelsey. Mariann Blass, a registered nurse, is a 1964 Graduate of the Oak Park Hospital School of Nursing. At the Pedersen- Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York Rd., Elmhurst (3 blks. N. of North Ave.), where friends may call on Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. Prayers Monday, 8:30 a.m., at the mortuary, followed by the Celebration of Funeral Mass at Visitation Catholic Church, Madison and York Rds., Elmhurst at 9:30 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Memorials to a favored charity in her name will be appreciated. Info: 630-834-1133 Sign-Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 15 to Feb. 17, 2002.

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Ron, Arlynn & Laurel Liberty

February 19, 2002

Drs. Blass,



We were so sorry to hear of this great loss to your family. We will remember all of you in our prayers.

The Liberty's & The Ewald's.

Khaleelah Azeez

February 18, 2002

Dear Dr. Matt Blass and Family,

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Sincerely, Khaleelah, UIC, COD.

Tom/Dottie Simon

February 17, 2002

To Dr. Richard Blass and Family:



We were very sorry to hear of your loss. With deepest sympathy.



Tom & Dottie Simon

Gayle Simon-James

February 17, 2002

Dr. Blass & Family:



My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pat King

February 17, 2002

Dear Julie and Family, I'm sorry I won't be with you personally. My thoughts & prayers continue to be with all of you. May you feel God with you during this time of testing and pain. "The ties of love and friendship that knit us as one throughout our lives does not unravel with death." Rite of Christian Burial

Ray and Lois Smith

February 16, 2002

Doctor,

We were both so very sorry to hear of your loss.

Lois and Ray Smith

Barbara Molenda

February 15, 2002

Dear Dr. Blass & Family:

My deepest, most heartfelt sympathy is extended to you all.

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