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Mary Smilanic Obituary

Smilanic, Mary V. (nee Crowe), age 100. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas A.; loving mother of the Rev. Daniel A., Jack (Barbara), Mary Eileen (Joseph) Madda and Julie Ann (William) Ness; dear grandmother of Mary Jo, Lea, Alexandra Madda and Kathryn Ness. Visitation Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at St. Paul of the Cross Church, 320 S. Washington, Park Ridge, 5:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Mass, 7:00 p.m. Private interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge, IL 60068 or Nazarethville Nursing Home, 300 N. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016. Arrangements by Cumberland Chapels, 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 26, 2012.

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August 28, 2012

Our prayers to the Smilanic family. Best regards,
Robert, Beth, RJ and Tyler Stamm

August 28, 2012

Dan, so sorry to hear the news of your mother's death. May the angels come to welcome her and lead her to the Holy City....May she have eternal rest. Peace be with you. Denise & Frank La Giglia

August 28, 2012

Our condelences on the loss of your mother. We are sory that we cannot attend the wake or funeral. Know that we are holding you in prayer and in our hearts. Judy and John Bumbul

Len Gramarossa

August 28, 2012

Jack, Linda and I have you and your family in our prayers.
Len & Linda Gramarossa

John and Peggy Moyer

August 28, 2012

Dear Father Dan and Family,
Our prayers are with you during this very sad time.

Dan Troy

August 27, 2012

Peace Fr. Dan and to your family.
100 years is a life that needs celebration. Our prayers go with her as she goes home.
ary Anne and Dan Troy

Deborah E. Johnson

August 27, 2012

I remember meeting your Mother when I first moved to Bristol Court. A very kind, sweet lady to my daughter Leah and I. And a wonderful neighbor.

August 27, 2012

Dear Smilanic Family, God bless you at this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
Bee, Ed and Family

Sister Annelle Paszyna

August 27, 2012

Dear Fr. Dan & Family,
My prayers go out to all of you during this very hard time...losing a mother you now have a SPECIAL CONNECTION WITH THE LORD. Peace Always.

August 27, 2012

That our Good Lord gave Mrs. Smilanic 100 yrs. to help him spread the Gospel of love and kindness to others, is a great, great blessing and testimony to our faith.. To Fr. Dan and all the members of the Smilanic family, please accept my deepest sympathies. May God give you strength and peace and may all the beautiful memories of Mom remain always in your hearts. Carol Brown, FA/Met Tribunal

Mary and John McCloskey

August 26, 2012

To Fr. Dan, Mary Eileen, Jack and Julie,
Your Mom was one in a million. When we moved to Rossell Street, I felt like I gained a great friend.When she moved to Park Ridge, I felt like I was losing a second mother. She seemed to just relish her life. Plus, she had a terrific sense of humor. I'll never forget her.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

August 26, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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