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Merian Gunnar Obituary

Gunnar, Merian J. 78, loving wife of Rolf M. Gunnar, M.D., devoted mother of Jocelyn Stevenson, Rolf M. Jr., William P. and the late Geoffrey C., dearest grandmother of Frederick Ela, Elizabeth, Thomas and Jocelyn, dear sister of Charles Stading and her twin, Merlian Moranegg. Funeral Mass Saturday, July 17, 9 a.m., at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 60 Akenside, Riverside. Visitation Friday, 6 to 9 p.m., at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Interment Bronswood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Paul's Foundation of Illinois, NFP, for Merian J. Gunnar Memorial Endowment, 60 Akenside, Riverside, IL, 60546. Funeral arrangements by: Ivins Funeral Home, 708-447-2261.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 15, 2004.

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Hilda Pilz

July 17, 2004

To Rolf and Gunnar family.Just heard about your tragic loss.Meriam was a wonderful friend,always helpful and generous.Our thoughts and prayers are wih you all. With deepest sympathy. Cliff and Hilda.

Hilda Pilz

July 17, 2004

To Rolf and theGunnar family. Just found out about the tragic loss to all of you. Merian was a wonderful friend,always kind and generous. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy! Cliff and Hilda.

Mildred Schlapkohl

July 16, 2004

My deepest sympathy to all of you.

Emmy Lou Spiller

July 16, 2004

My heart is crying with you. More via "snail mail".



My love to you all! emmy Lou

Emmy Lou Spiller

July 16, 2004

My heart is crying with you. More via snail mail.

Love to you all..emmy Lou

Tom and Margaret Blake

July 16, 2004

Dear Dr. Gunnar,

Tom and I often heard you speak of your wife, children, and grandchildren with a great deal of pride and affection during the many years you have been our doctor and friend. Behind every great man is a great woman. As you struggle with the loss of your wife, please know that our family will be praying for all of the Gunnar family. God bless you.

RAY RESTIVO

July 15, 2004

TO ROLF AND THE ENTIRE GUNNAR FAMILY--OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO HELP YOU THROUGH THIS VERY LARGE LOSS. MERIAN WAS THE SPIRIT OF LOVE-LAUGHTER-WARMTH-COMPASSION--ET C. THAT SPIRIT LIVES ON HERE AND ON THE OTHER SIDE.

RAY AND THE ENTIRE RESTIVO FAMILY

Jackie Marassa

July 15, 2004

Merian worked for years as a volunteer in the Physician Referral Dept at Hinsdale Hospital. We loved her, she was so wonderful, helpful and upbeat. We will miss her tremendously. God bless the family, our prayers our with you at this time

Joy Starr

July 15, 2004

My thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time for you.

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