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Nellie Pepera Obituary

Pepera, Nellie O. (nee Oshanna), age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family September 19, 2006. Beloved wife of Joseph; devoted mother of Shelly (Anthony) Perrone, Cindy Pepera-Lee; adored Nana of Jasmin; loving daughter of the late Absaleem and "Julia" Gudat Oshanna; cherished sister of Joseph and the late Benjamin (Dorothy) Oshanna; fond aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Nellie will be missed dearly by her family and friends. Visitation Friday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Services Saturday, 11 a.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Road, Skokie. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove. In lieu of flowers memorials to American Cancer Society, 820 Davis Street, Suite 340, Evanston, IL, 60201, would be appreciated Info: 847/675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 21, 2006.

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The Lee's

September 22, 2006

Dear Cindy, Shelly, Tony, Joe, & Jasmin,

Please accept our condolences. Your mother was such a wonderful person. We will really miss our morning chats at the bus stop.

Sincerely,
The Lee's
(John, Kate, Emma, & Ian)

Suzanne Schmitt

September 21, 2006

Shelly & Cindy - Cinnamon and I send our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you both and your dad. Your mother was a loving and caring person who I will always cherish as my friend. She will be missed by those who lives she touched. May time lessen the sorrow you have today and you both are in our thoughts. Love and hugs - Sue and Cinnamon

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