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BORN

1935

DIED

2013

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Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Maxine DeGregorio Obituary

DeGregorio, Maxine H. (nee Brown) Peacefully went to her heavenly home on July 21, 2013. Beautiful beloved wife of John, for 59 years, July 31, 2013; loving mother of Pamela (the late George) Behnle, John (Jennifer, nee LaPenta); loving and proud grandmother of Jacob and Rebecca; dearest daughter of the late John and Mary Brown; dear sister of the late Edwin (Barbara) Brown; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. An amazing cook preparing many meals for family and friends. She lived, loved and laughed. Loved God, nature, family and friends. She believed that someday we will all be together again in heaven. Member of the American Legion, Ladies Auxillary Post 20, Crown Point, IN. Funeral Wednesday 10:45 AM from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn to Sacred Heart Church. Mass 11:30 AM. Entombment St. Caismir Mausoleum. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 - 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org or Lung Cancer Research Foundation, www.lungcancerresearchfoundation.org, Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, www.mercyhome.org or your favorite Catholic charity, Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind, www.chicagolighthouse.org or memorials to your favorite pet rescue or shelter would be appreciated. Info 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 28, 2013.

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Deanna O'Brien

July 30, 2013

Uncle John, Pammy, and Johnny Babe, my prayers and thoughts are with all of you as you grieve the loss of A great woman, wife, mother, grandmother, godmother, aunt, sister, sister-in-law and friend. Aunt Maxine was truly an inspirational woman who will be remembered by me, for her: beauty-inside and out, loving heart, infectious smile and laughter, impeccable culinary skills, holiday parties with shrimp trees and Caesar salads, decorative embellishments of gold and mirrors, beautiful jewelry, clothing and make-up, Giorgio perfume, Elizabeth Taylor likeness (minus all the husbands), and her bottle of Lawry's garlic salt that she carried with her everywhere.

Barbara Segers

July 29, 2013

WHAT AN AMAZING WOMAN YOU WERE MAXY !
WHAT AN AMAZING ANGEL YOU'LL MAKE ! SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE.
LOVE YA,
BARB

Kimmy Stoll

July 29, 2013

Uncle John, Pam & Johnny Babe, Please accept my heartfelt sympathy at this time of your great loss. Aunt Max was a true movie star to me, I was always blown away by her beauty and sparkling eyes. When I was A little girl when we pulled up to the Worth house with the big lions you felt like you were in Beverly Hills. Greeted by shotze then to enter that yard she kept so beautifully manicured. The pool, gazebo, flowers everywhere it was amazing. The food she prepared was always gourmet. All the trips to Fish Lake and Vagabonds, Aunt Max always kept us laughing and have fun.She was a true inspiration to me as a child and as a adult. Always caring about all of us in our Lambros family all of the time.I will always keep these great memories of our times together close to my heart forever. With Great sadness and a very Heavy heart. Kim Stoll (nee: Lambros)

Deacon Lawrence Segers

July 29, 2013

Dear John, Pam, Son John and Family,

It is with a heartfelt sense of sadness that this news comes to us. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you as God walks with you among family and friends to offer thanks for the wonderful gift of life we knew as, Maxine.

Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother and Aunt. A life well lived - who is now among the life eternal. Her spiritual birth. "Welcome, my good and faithful servant." What a life! What a women! She will be missed by many and loved always in our hearts, and forever treasured in our memories. Amen!

Offered On Behalf of the Segers Family,
Deacon Lawrence E. Segers

Petrina Bell

July 28, 2013

My heart and prayers are with the family of Mrs.Degregorio. "May the God of all comfort , comfort you in this time of sorrow."

Maxine with her mother and brother

Elaine Brown

July 28, 2013

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Elaine Brown

July 28, 2013

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Elaine Brown

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Elaine Brown

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Elaine Brown

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Elaine Brown

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Elaine Brown

July 28, 2013

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Elaine Brown

July 28, 2013

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Elaine Brown

July 28, 2013

All of the Browns - June 18, 1977

Nancy Blinstrub

July 28, 2013

Lynn

July 28, 2013

May the Hearer of prayer give the family the comfort needed during this time of grief (Psalm 65:2). The Almighty is a refuge for us in times of distress. May you find relief in His promises of life again for our lost love ones like Maxine, found in His word during this time of sadness.

Sheri Frenden

July 28, 2013

Dear Pam,
I am very sorry for the loss of your mom. You and I knew one another thru Cathy Olson. My maiden name was Horton. We went to jr. hi together. Again, I am sorry about your mom. May God grant her peace, and you, comfort.

Minister Martha Adams

July 28, 2013

To The Family: May you find comfort in knowing that the LORD God is with us always.

Ann Marcotte

July 27, 2013

Dear Johnny Babe and Pam,
Your loss is beyond words. I loved your mom and know how much she has done for everyone. She has been there for everyone and all of us and now you need to let her go home to look after all of you. You must have strength now and God will ease your pain. God will Always be in your Heart and He will never leave you. Even though I don't see you children, your Always on my mind and in my heart and I Love You Very Much! God Bless both of You! Love, Aunty Ann

Ann Marcotte

July 27, 2013

To My Dear Brother,
I know how much you love Maxine and I know how difficult it is for you to let her go home, but I know she will be looking after you each and every moment. She loved you Very Much! God Blessed both of you with a beautiful and wonderful life together. I wish I could be there to hold your hand in your time of sorrow. May God continue to watch over you and keep you healthy and strong. I will always be with you even though we are miles an miles apart. I Love You Very Much! Your Sister, Anna

Joe Konrath

July 27, 2013

Dear Uncle John, Pam and John,
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you an Aunt Maxine. Our memories spent together will live forever. Love Always, Joe, Joe

Karen May /Juris

July 27, 2013

Dear Uncle John, Pam, Johnny, and family members of Maxine.
Please accept my condolences, with heartfelt sympathy. My brother and I had a conversation after hearing about my Aunt Maxine's passing. I have to agree that she was a beautiful woman, witb a Loving and Caring Heart. Great Cook! Her door was always open to family and friends. I know that her soul is now in Heaven, a place of love, peace and happiness, being comforted in our Lords hands and joined once again with her other loved ones. May her memories be with us forever and may each and every one of us realize and have the knowing that all of our souls will meet in Gods home, Heaven to be with our loved ones again. Life is a Journey, and above all, God's message to all of us is to, live a life of Love and Compassion, which I know my Aunt had shown many people over and over again in her unselfish ways. Love, Karen, Phx., Az.

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Jul

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Jul

31

Funeral

10:45 a.m.

Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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31

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Oak Lawn to Sacred Heart Church

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