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Minerva Wiley Obituary

Wiley, Minerva "Cookie" nee Talavera, 57, January 9, 2011, resident of Park Forest, IL. Beloved daughter of the late Milagros Talavera; loving wife of Michael Wiley; cherished mother of Corporal Brian Daniel (Brianna) Wiley, U.S.M.C. and Alyson Paige Wiley; dear sister of Eva, Rubin, Iris, Ernesto, Mercedes, Sandra, Carmen, and Migdalia. Minerva was a dedicated community volunteer and enjoyed bowling with family and friends. Resting at Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home & Crematory, 50 Westwood Dr., just west of Western on Norwood, Park Forest, IL., where friends may call on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 from 2 to 9 p.m. with a service beginning at 5 p.m. Inurnment private. Memorial donations to Department of the Navy Gift Fund, in memo line, Wounded Warrior Regiment, 3025 John Quick Rd., MCB, Quantico, VA 22134 appreciated. For information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, 708-747-3700 or www.lain-sullivan.com


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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 10, 2011.

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Elvira Gascon

January 11, 2011

To the family of Minerva, you are in my prayers, with deepest sympathy. May God grant her eternal life. May God give you strenght in this difficult time. God bless each and everyone with peace.

Brian Mitchell

January 11, 2011

There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept, things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without but have to let go. Mike and family, our deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow.

Hector Ramos

January 11, 2011

Michael Wiley and Family may the Lord Bless you in these times of sorrow,Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding acknowgledge Him and He will guide your path. proverbs:5&6 Hector M Ramos

Hector Ramos

January 11, 2011

Michael and family May the Lord Bless you in these times of sorrow, Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding , in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will guide your path. My prayers are with you and your family.

Elsa Gascon

January 11, 2011

Mercedes, Sandra, Carmen, Migdalia and family our heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow with deepest sympathy. May God receive Minerva in his kingdowm. She will always be remembered by her contigous laugh and beautiful smile. Yours turly, Rene, Elsa & Kevin.

harry y linda torres

January 11, 2011

hey cuz : words can not expres how i feel may god have you in his arms, love your cousin" hottie" in arkansas

Marissa Perez

January 11, 2011

You will be missed Titi!! Love you Mari!

Effie Lyons Venetia Telios

January 11, 2011

To the family of Minerva. We knew Minerva as a child. She always looked like a sweet angel. To us she will always be remembered that way. God Bless each and every one of you with peace.

Effie Lyons Venetia Telios

January 11, 2011

For the family of Minerva, you are in our prayers,with deepest sympathy. Our heart goes out to each and every one of you. We knew Minerva as a child, she will always be remembered as a sweet person.

Pat Reagan

January 10, 2011

My Prayers and Thoughts go out to Michael,Brian,Briana,Alyson and the whole entire Talavera Family. Minerva was like a sister, I grew up with her in the 60's and 70,s. My heart goes out to Eva,Rubin,Iris,Ernesto,Mercedes,Sandra,Carmen,Migdalia My deepest Sympathy go out to all of you. Love Pat Reagan

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