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Rosetta Conversa Obituary

Conversa, Rosetta Mae age 73 of Darien, IL, beloved wife of the late Leonard, loving mother of Christine (Jerry) Gambo, Caren (Bob) Smith, and Catherine (Paul) Spora, beloved daughter of the late Russell and the late Mary Abbinanti, dear sister of Catherine Abbinanti, fond grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of six. Visitation Friday, January 2, 2009 4:00 - 9:00 p.m., Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main St., Downers Grove, IL 60515, Interment private for more info: 630-968-0408 or www.toonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 1, 2009.

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Cheryl fisherkeller

January 2, 2009

I give you my condolences for your mother She was always a shining star with her sense of humor and her optimistic outlook on life
Cheryl Johnsen Fisherkeller
Class of 53

maryRose Lange

January 2, 2009

I'm sorry your lossing. God comforts you and families/friends. Angels guide her into heaven. God bless you all.

Janice (Abbinanti) Rucktenwald

January 1, 2009

Our deepest sympathy on your loss. At family gatherings when we were little, Rosetta always had a smile on her face and her sense of humor obviously continued throughout her life.

JIM BARB SCHAEFER

January 1, 2009

CATHY, BARB AND I WANT TO EXTEND OUR SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF ROSETTA, MANY GOOD YEARS THERE IN DOOR CO. AGAIN, OUR SYMPATHY BARB AND JIM

January 1, 2009

In the name of the St. Gregory High School Class of 1953, deepest condolences to the family of our dearest classmate - and greatest humorist - Rosetta. She was a special part of all our gatherings and will be deeply missed. We expect she will continue to 'keep us laughing' from above as we continue our struggles here below. Ciao, Rosetta! It's been great knowing you!
The SGHS Class of 1953

SUNSET 2007. ROSETTA....THIS ONE'S FOR YOU.

Charles Chenoweth

January 1, 2009

We missed you this past year in Door County and hoped you would be able to return...it was not to be. You enjoyed sunsets such as this one and when we witness our last sunset, we can take it along as a memory. (see photo attached)
Your neighbors in Door County
Dr. Charles Chenoweth

Penny Abbinanti--Lee

January 1, 2009

I will always remember Rosetta's wonderful sense of humor. She found me on the internet and kept in touch. Thanks Rosetta....you'll be missed by all whose lives were touched by you.

From the Staff of Toon Funeral Home

January 1, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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