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Rita Gresens Obituary

Gresens, Rita Rose (nee Ostrowski), beloved wife of the late Charles E., dear mother of Charles (Kathy) Gresens and Robin Gruenfeld, loving grandmother of Matt Gruenfeld, Jennifer (Jason) House, Heather and Sean Gresens, fond sister of the late Virginia Charnota. Visitation Sunday, 11 a.m. until time of service 4 p.m., at The Meadows Funeral Home, 3615 Kirchoff Rd., Rolling Meadows. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Vitas Hospice, 580 Waters Dr., Lombard. 847-253-0224

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 10, 2006.

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Melinda Piper

March 12, 2006

Dear Family,

You have our deepest sympathy in the passing your mom. No words can take away the pain that you feel but rtemember she is in a better palce and feeling no pain.

Jean Strom

March 11, 2006

Robin: Joan and I are so sorry that Mother is gone but she is at rest and free of pain. She was a good friend for both of us during Joan's time at Clearbrook, as were you. She will be missed. Do keep in touch.

Sincerely Jean and Joan Strom

DON KLEMP

March 10, 2006

SORRY THAT MY FRIEND HAS PASSED AWAY AND SORRIER THAT I'M IN ARIZONA AND CAN'T BE THERE--FIFTY YEARS IS A LONG TIME TO BE FRIENDS AND I WILL MISS HER---LUV DON

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