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Rita Stephens Obituary
Stephens, Rita age 83, of Skokie, beloved wife of the late Peter Stephens; loving mother of Peter (Maria), Louis (Rochelle), Bill (Mary Grace) and the late Nicholas Stephens; dear grandmother of Cindy, Paul, Dean, Michael, Louie, Desiree, Nicole, Frank and Christopher; great-grandmother of 11; sister of Peter (Betty) Argus; loving companion of the late Anthony George. Visitation Monday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 8:30 a.m., from Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, to St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 7373 Caldwell Ave., Niles. Funeral Service 9:30 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Info: 847/675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com 
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Richard Lara
May 6, 2008
Rita was a wonderful person and we will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Debbie Lenius
May 5, 2008
Your Mother will live on in your hearts for you are her and all she was. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Debbie & Mike
Barbara Kariotis Javaras
May 2, 2008
May her memory be eternal
Anthony Siragusa
May 2, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
John & Tina Gaffney
May 2, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She will always live in your hearts. Smile and remember her gently!
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