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Martha Hovorka Obituary

Hovorka, Martha Age 76, of Westchester. Devoted daughter of the late James and Sylvia (nee Mudra) Hovorka; dear cousin of Sid and Milton Hovorka, Robert, Albert "Buddy" (Mitzi), and Julia Pekarak, Lisa (Steve M.D.), David, Michael and Christina Seung; beloved and generous friend of many. Martha was a graduate of Knox College and DePaul School of Law. She spent the majority of her professional career working at Central Federal Savings and Loan Association in Cicero, IL while also maintaining a family law practice. She was the past president of the Bohemian Lawyers Association. Martha was an avid traveler, loved music and enjoyed meeting people. Memorial visitation Friday, November 7, 2014, 11:00 a.m. until time of memorial service 12:00 p.m. at Westchester Community Church, 1840 Westchester Blvd., Westchester. Inurnment Woodlawn Mausoleum, Forest Park. Arrangements entrusted to Hursen Funeral Home. 800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 5, 2014.

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Westchester Community Church

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Westchester Community Church

1840 Westchester Blvd., Westchester, IL

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