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Mary Kara Obituary

Kara, Mary Jane (nee Horn), beloved wife of the late Albert J., loving mother of Janet (Larry) Heikes, Ronald A. (Carol), Daniel W. (Barbara), Thomas G. (Teresa) and the late Albert (Gwen) Kara, dear grandmother of 20, great-grandmother of 14, great-great-grandmother of two, fond sister of Helen Horn. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m., Tuesday. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m., from the John Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, to St. Alexander Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Fairmont Willow Hills Cemetery. 708-361-4235. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 7, 2003.

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ann&pat folino

January 9, 2003

i am so glad i got to see her when i was in. my condolences to all the kara family. your cousin ann

Mary (Chickie) Shereda

January 8, 2003

My deepest sympathy to all of Aunt Jane's family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Queeney

January 8, 2003

My prayers go out to all of Aunt Jane's family and friends. She will definitely be missed.



Love, Lisa

Phil & Jan Viece

January 7, 2003

We are sorry to hear about Aunt Jane. Our prayers are with her and her family.

Joeann Hanna

January 7, 2003

Just a note of sympathy to all of my cousins and their families to let you all know I am thinking of you. I will always remember the fun we had when we would go swimming at Aunt Janes and Uncle Al's. It was something all of us looked forward to. We will miss your Mom and her generosity.

kathy berg

January 7, 2003

To the Kara Family

Our prayers are with all of you at this time. Aunt Jane will be missed dearly.

In Sympathy...The Berg

Family

David Campbell

January 7, 2003

Thank you for all the fond memories.

Love

David

Helen Horn

January 7, 2003

You will be missed dearly.

Love, your sister

Helen

Gwen Kara

January 7, 2003

You will be Missed.

Love, Gwen and Family.

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