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Mary Catherine Manka

Mary Manka Obituary

Manka, Mary Catherine (nee Gunhouse), beloved wife of the late Frank L., devoted daughter of the late William and Mary (Coyle), dear couisn of Helen (Whalen) Brennan and the late Bernice (Whalen) Paul, cherished step-mother of Frank H. (Therese) and the late Ronald (Marian), Leonard, Barbara (Anthony) Bromboz and Linda (Kenneth) Niedzwiedz, grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of 17. Funeral Tuesday, 9 a.m., from Pomierski & Son Funeral Home, 1059 W. 32nd St., to St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church for 9;30 a.m. Mass. Interment Mount Olivet. Visitation Monday, 2 to 9 p.m. Member of St. Mary Senior Citizens, Wilson Seniors and Bridgeteens. 773-927-6424

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2007.

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Alice & Richard Lyons

November 2, 2007

Dear Manka Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your stepmother. She will be remembered in our prayers.

Joe Scheibel

October 29, 2007

Len, I was surprised and saddened to see Mary's obit in Monday's Tribune. I always enjoyed the brief conversations with her when I called to talk to you.
Go gently in God's hands, Mary.

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