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Mariko Taki Obituary

Taki, Mariko K. (nee Kikuchi), age 91, beloved wife of the late George, loving mother of Sonia and Dennis (Missy), dearest grandmother of Emmy and Danny, fond sister of Alice (Ace) Hiromura, Emiko Marcus, and Tom (Tama) Kikuchi, sister-in-law of Yoshiko Murakami, aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, 9 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at Christian Funeral Home, 3100 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago. Interment Graceland Cemetery. For info., 800-910-6000.

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

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 1, 2006.

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Bill Taki

June 1, 2006

Dearest Auntie Mari:



We will always remember you....



as our Auntie Mame....vivacious and full of life.



for your love of the Arts, Music, Dance and Opera.



for your love of family and friendships....



for the blessing of our close relationship with Sono, Dennis, Missy, Emily and Danny.



keeping you in our prayers this day and always,



wishing you God's Grace and Eternal Peace.



... until we meet again in heaven (with George, Bill and Eddie).



You Loving Nephews and Niece,



Bill, Judie, Rich, Billy, Matt and Eddie

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