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Martha Laska Obituary

Laska, Martha (nee Sperber), age 71, passed away on November 8, 2006, at home. She was a long time resident of Hyde Park. Beloved wife of the late Vaclav Laska, loving mother of Claudia Laska, loving aunt of Wolfgang and Ute Albresch, best friend of Eleonora Zeman and Mahmud Ghaemi. Memorial services will be held at the University of Chicago on November 11, 2006, at 12:30 p.m., at Bond Chapel, 1050 E. 59th St., Chicago, IL. Reception following at home. Please allow extra time for parking. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Cancer Research or animal welfare charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements by: Elegy Cremation and Memorial Services. 877-565-7070

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2006.

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Randall Sherman

November 11, 2006

Claudia and Andy,
As you go through this sad time in your lives, please remember the love and caring she had for you. Remember that love always, and she will never truly leave you.

Your friend,

J Larry Kobelt

November 10, 2006

Claudia and Andy,
My deepest sympathies are extended to both of you in this time of your personal loss.

Rosalie Guttman

November 10, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

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