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Rose Derda Obituary

Derda, Rose M. (nee Hovanec), age 95, at rest June 11th, beloved wife of the late Louis C. Derda, loving mother of Ronald (Anna), Louis Jr. and the late Dolores, cherished grandmother of Mark, Debra (Michael) Mussallem, Renee (Ronald) Bigeck and Anne (Jose) Canales, great-grandmother of nine, daughter of the late Ignac and Mary, fond sister of the late Ignatius, late John, late Joseph (late Rose) and late Edward (Mildred), aunt to many nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday, June 14th, 9 a.m., from the Marin Funeral Home (Kubina-Tybor Directors), 2746 W. 51st St., to St. Simon the Apostle Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. Rose was a member of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association for over 50 years and President of St. Anne Branch #421. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-436-2746

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 12 to Jun. 13, 2008.

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Rachelle Robak

June 15, 2008

Dear Cousins,

I am very sorry for your loss. Aunt Rose will live on in each of you while her soul reconnects with all of her past loved ones. Cherish the memories, but don't mourn forever as we will all be together very soon.

Rosemary (Hovanec) Robak's Daughter

Maureen Partynski

June 14, 2008

Dear Derda Family,
I am so sorry I did not hear about this in time to come to the wake and funeral. Auntie Rose was an amazing woman whose life touched many others. We will miss her.

Maureen and Jeff Partynski and Family

Ron and Joseph Gavron

June 14, 2008

Dear Louis and Ron and family,

Please accept our sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a dear godmother to me and will be deeply missed. My father sends his condolences also.

Marilyn Stepul

June 13, 2008

We were so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Alice Kerpec, Sonny and Marilyn Stepul

Rev. Andrew J. Pavlak

June 13, 2008

Dearest Derda Family,

Certainly, dear Rose and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rose always supported, "her kids" of the parish and community especially those of us who kept in touch and cherished her so very much.

Being the pastor of a parish in rural New Mexico with 10 churches, I can promise that the prayers of my community will be including Rose and all of you in the days and weeks to come.

Growing up on 50th and Fairfield, going to school for some time with Debbie and keeping up with Rose over the years, has kept me in touch with our home church. These are things that have made me the priest I am today.

Trust that our God will now give Rose the comfort, care and peace that she gave to so many thoughtout her years.

In the peace of Christ,

Fr. Andy Pavlak - Pastor
San Miguel & Missions
403 El Camino Real Street, NW
Socorro, NM 87801

Fairfield St. Neighbors

June 13, 2008

Our prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

Pam Garst

June 13, 2008

Debbie and Family:
I'm sure you all have wonderful memories of your mother/grandmother that will bring you comfort during this time and keep her close to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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