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Sandra Smolinski Obituary

Smolinski, Sandra J. 57, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of George, dear mother of Christine (Shane) Keating, David (Marianne) and Erin, loving grandmother of Ryan, Megan and Abigail, fond sister of Ronald (Vera) Ruehrdanz. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Simkins Funeral Home, 6251 Dempster St., Morton Grove. Service Friday, 11 a.m. at Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 6218 Capulina Ave., Morton Grove, 60053. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the church appreciated. 847-965-2500. Visit our Guest Book at suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2002.

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Uncle Bill & Aunt Snook Fitzgerald

May 27, 2002

Your dear sweet mother will always be in our hearts and prayers, as you all will be too. We dearly loved our sister in-law and we will miss her smile and sweet voice

Margie Lou (O'Connell) Hutter

May 3, 2002

Chris, Dave, and family:



I was so sorry to hear about your mom. She was so nice to us when our mother died. What a blessing for you to know that she is in heaven. Please let our family know if you need anything. You are in our prayers.

Colleen O'Connell-Madigan

May 3, 2002

My deepest sympathy to the Smolinski family. My prayers are with you. I have fond memories of Mrs. Smolinski's smiling face - she always had a kind word for everyone. Rejoice that she is living with our Father in heaven.

Elisabeth Swoboda

May 2, 2002

Condolences on the loss of Sandra. I had attended grade school with her at Jerusalem. May the Lord bless your family.

Hank O'Connell

May 2, 2002

My Family grew up with the Smolinski

& attended Jerusalem Lutheran Church

& School.Youngest daughter MargieLou

was in Class with Chris. Sandy was a very sweet lady who will be missed

With Love Hank O'Connell

KEITH LE FEVRE

May 1, 2002

MY WIFE DIANE AND I WERE SADDENED TO HEAR ABOUT SANDY'S DEATH. IF YOU DON'T RECOGNIZE MY NAME--I AM VERA RUEHRDANZ'S COUSIN KEITH--WHENEVER THERE WAS A FAMILY EVENT AT MY AUNT BETTY'S--I COULD ALWAYS COUNT ON SANDY TO GREET ME WITH A WIDE SMILE AND SHE ALWAYS ASKED ABOUT ME AND MY FAMILY--IM SURE SHE WILL BE A WELCOME ADDITION IN HEAVEN.

KEITH & DIANE LE FEVRE

Simkins Funeral Home

May 1, 2002

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