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Marie Kluss Obituary

Kluss, Marie Ann (nee Rafatcz), beloved wife of the late Albert, loving mother of Mary Jane Tanzillo, Al (Paulette) Kluss, beloved daughter of the late Stanley (Anna) Rafatcz, fond grandmother of Paul, Patrick, Tia Maria, Karen, Shari, Albert Jr. and the late Janet, loving great-grandmother of Joey, Rosalie, Arissa, Tessa, Timmy, Selena and Mike Jr., fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, 8:30 a.m. from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., Anthony J. Sciaraffa Director to St. Giles Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. For info 773-889-1700 Visit our Guest Book at suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 24, 2003.

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Dawn Cholewczynski-Stenbol

April 28, 2003

Tia - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It has been many years since our families have gotten together but I remember your grandmother and her kindness very well. She was a dear friend of my Nana (Marion Cwikla) from the old neighborhood. Although your heart is full of sadness now, I pray that in time, the joyful memories of your grandmother will comfort you and your family. I know in my heart that my Nana and your grandmother will be watching over us, as our angels now, to help guide us in whatever direction the future may lead.

Susan/Robert Cornis

April 26, 2003

Our deepest sympathy..

Our prayers and thoughts are with your family at this sad time.



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Charles & Linda Planek

April 25, 2003

Our deepest condolences to Paul and his entire family on this sad occasion. May the memories of good times shared with your grandmother and her goodness remain with you always. Our prayers are with you this week.

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