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Mary Spranze Obituary

Spranze, Mary Virginia (nee Joyce) age 68 of Vernon Hills and formerly of Lake Forest; beloved wife of the late Michael J. Spranze; loving mother of Michael Robert (Deanna K.) Spranze and Mary Joyce (John) Warren; devoted grandmother of Lily Kathleen Warren; Visitation Wednesday 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie; Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick Church, 991 S. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest; Interment Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville; In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Misericordia, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL 60660; Funeral Info. 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2009.

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Polly Virginia Dixon

March 8, 2009

She was a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, grandmother and friend. My prayers go out to you, her dear family, in this difficult time. It was a privilege to know her.

Matt and Debbie Vogel

January 5, 2009

Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time and we know she will be greatly missed.

Maria Garrison

January 4, 2009

Our deepest condolences to your family for this profound loss. May God bless you and grant you solace during this difficult time.

With love and sympathy,

Maria Garrison and Dave Kohn

Carol and Don Lindaman

January 4, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time.

Joanie Hitchcock White

January 4, 2009

With love and sympathy to the Spranze Family from Mike's OPRF HS friend, Joanie Hitchcock White & Wm. Herbert White

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