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Mary Prokup Obituary

Prokup, Mary "Mitzi" (nee Fink), 93, beloved wife of the late Leo; loving mother of Judi (Richard) Novak and Lynette (Mark) Gerlach; dear grandmother of Lisa (Brad) Sampson and Alison (Steve) Wesolek; great-grandmother of Matthew, Brittney, Steven, Branden and Jason; fond sister of Joseph (Elsie) Fink, the late William (the late Jean) Fink, the late Josephine (the late Roy) Cartwright, the late Steve (Marie) Fink and the late Frank (the late Wilma) Fink; proud aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday 10 a.m. from Ridge Funeral Home, 6620 W. Archer Ave. (corner of Natoma) to St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital at www.stjude.org or (800) 805-5856 or www.salvationarmyusa.org would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 8 to 10 a.m. (773) 586-7900 or www.ridgeFH.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 30, 2012.

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January 31, 2012

Judi, Lynette and Family !
Our deepest sympathy. Your mom was a lovely woman and a wonderful cousin to us.
We often think about the times we spent together and she will always be remembered. May she rest in peace.
Our prayers are with all of you.

Frank , Gisela and Family

Alvina Kita

January 28, 2012

To the Family of Mitzi Prokup
My Deepest condolences on the passing of
your mother. I knew her from the Jolly Nicks Sr. Club and loved to watch her dance with her brother Steve at our parties. She was a great little lady. My Sympathy Alvina

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