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Mary Holous Obituary

Holous, Mary (nee Klobnak), age 96, of Lyons, IL., loving wife of the late Otto, dearest mother of Wayne E. (Donna) and James E. (Linda), cherished grandmother of Melissa (Steve) Murphy and Debra (Jim) Bachner, preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers, many nieces, nephews, relatives and close friends. Resting on Tuesday, 3 to 8 p.m. at Tower Home for Funerals, 4007 S. Joliet Ave., (but not Joliet Rd.-between Harlem and First Ave, just south of Ogden Ave.) Lyons, IL. Lying-in-state Wednesday, 9 a.m. til funeral services, 10 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 7930 W. Ogden Ave., Lyons, IL., 60534. Interment Elmwood, IL. Cemetery. Active member of the Ladies Aid, Altar Guild and Bake Sale Committee. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Zion Lutheran Church's General Fund. Visitation 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday. Infor., 708-447-7900.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 17, 2003.

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Wayne & Donna Holous

September 15, 2003

You will be remembered and loved. We pray we have helped you through your illness and to your goal with your Savior. May you rest in peace with Dad and therefore help us to know the joy you have now. Don't be upset with us when you meet Auntie Ann but give her our love also. Our Love always Wayne & Donna

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