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Mary Obarski Obituary

Obarski, Mary A. (nee Johnson), age 62, late of Portage, formerly of Schereville, IN. Passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008. Loving daughter of Evelyn W. Hazekamp (nee Hulford) and the late Arthur E. Johnson, dearest sister of Julia (late Larry) Leal, Carol (Tom) Howes, Betty Wood, Michael (Diana) Johnson and the late Peggy (late Bob) Pearson, kind aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, March 3, 2008 from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 10:30 a.m., at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt. 6/159th St.), South Holland, IL. Interment Beverly Cemetery - Blue Island, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made to the American Cancer Society appreciated. 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 3, 2008.

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Linda Walkowiak

March 3, 2008

Carol, I am so very sorry at the loss of your sister Mary. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Linda

Bob & Diane Malec

March 3, 2008

Dearest Julie & Evelyn,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We wish we could be there for you. Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Love you,
Bob & Diane

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649 E. 162nd St., South Holland, IL 60473

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