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Marie Porter Obituary

Porter, Marie J. (nee Pastwa), age 80, loving wife of the late Thomas F., beloved mother of David (Renee), Kenneth (Linda), Thomas (Carole), Christine (Bill, Sr.) Martin and Jeanne (Gary, Sr.) Lassandrello, fond grandmother of Thomas (Kelly), Gina (Joe), Lori (Rich), Bill, Jr. (Lisa), Kenneth (Jamie), Gary, Jr., Nick (Theresa), Lisa, Christy, Cory (Bridgette), Devin, Kevin, Tracy, Nicole, Kyle, Nora and the late Tony and great-grandmother of 11, dear sister of Jack (Jen), Jeanne Fassett and the late Patricia Fiene, aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Member of the National Federation of the Blind. Funeral Prayers Monday, February 12th, 9:45 a.m., from Zimmerman & Sandeman Funeral Homes, 5200 W. 95th St, Oak Lawn, to Our Lady of Loretto Church, Hometown Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 8 p.m. Wake Service Saturday, 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials to SERN c/o Marsey Frawley @ Health Disability Advocates, 205 W. Monroe, Suite 300 Chicago, IL, 60606. Arrangements by: Kowske-Wolowiec Funeral Directors, Inc. Info. 708-424-0340 or Express your thoughts and condolences at our online memorial book at www.parksidechapels.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 9 to Feb. 11, 2007.

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cheryl muzinic

February 11, 2007

Uncle Jack & Aunt Gen: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ann McGovern and Cheryl

Sylvia Lynch

February 10, 2007

Sending condolences to the Porter family. Marie was a gentle spirit that touched our hearts over the years. May she rest in peace. Blessings and love to all.
From the William F. Lynch family.

Fr. Ronald Mass

February 9, 2007

My thoughts and my prayers are with Jeanne and all the family in your time of loss and grief. Our faith in the Resurrected Lord Jesus gives us all hope and joy in the new life that we trust is now your mother's. She now SEES God in all His glory. We can hope for no more.

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