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Maxine Yelen Obituary

Yelen, Maxine A. (nee Wille), beloved wife of Peter, loving mother of Robert Zoller, John (Tina) Yelen and Dr. Kathryn (Dr. Daniel) Troy, devoted grandmother of Barbara, Daniel, Sean, Cara, Noah, Ava and Todd, great-grandmother of Elizabeth, Vicki and Mia, dear sister of the late Dorothy F. Richter. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m. from Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7000 South Madison, Willowbrook to St. Francis Xavier Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation 2 to 8 p.m. Friday. 630-325-2300

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 1, 2009.

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March 28, 2009

Joanne Parker

January 6, 2009

Dear Kathy and Dan and Children,
My deepest sympathies to your entire family. I know how much your mom and grandma was loved by all of you. May your memories help you at this difficult time and always. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Joanne Parker

Eddie and Lorraine Zolna

January 4, 2009

Pete and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and the family. Maxine was a very sweet woman and will be truly missed. She is now at peace smiling down upon us all! God Bless You!

Chuck Conrick

January 3, 2009

To Bob Zoller, Though it's been many years Your'e always in my thoughts. My deepest sympathy.
Chuck Conrick

p.s. call if you want 1.708.380.9598

January 3, 2009

Maureen Walsh

January 3, 2009

To: Bob Zoller--Although I didn't have the privilege of meeting your Mother, my sympathy goes out to your whole Family and know that she is out of pain and suffering. May she rest in peace.

Robert, MaryAnn[Cherise's aunt} & Eric Ross

January 2, 2009

Dear Drs, Kathy,Dan & Family,
Praying for your family during this trying time.Accept our sincere condolences on your loss.

MaryEllen Lempa

January 2, 2009

I first met Maxine in grade school and from that day to this, the worst thing I can say about her is that she was one of the kindest people I ever met. To the Yelen family from the Lempa family: our deepest sympathy.

jacqueline franchi

January 2, 2009

My dear friend you will be missed. You are in my heart forever.

john mitchell

January 2, 2009

a wonderful and caring person.i have had the priviledge of working with you.and you will be missed.you've touched my family with your kindness.our prayers are with you.and always will be

jim power

January 2, 2009

i worked with Maxine at evergreen oak electric and crest lighting .Maxine was a wonderful person and
very easy to get along with always had a kind word to offer and a smile on her face.
she will be missed

Kathy Duffy

January 2, 2009

Maxine was one of the nicest people I ever had the pleasure to work with here at Evergreen Oak Electric Supply. I will always remember her wonderful sense of humor.

Maxine A. Yelen

January 1, 2009

Mary Hozjan-Karolak

January 1, 2009

I have fond memories of you, although we only new each other a short time. Your loving ,caring ways will be missed by your family and all who knew you. The Lord has called you home. You are at peace now.
My sympathies to the family.

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