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Sandra J. Vukelic

1954 - 2014

Sandra J. Vukelic obituary, 1954-2014, Chicago, IL

BORN

1954

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Ridge Funeral Home

6620 West Archer Ave

Chicago, Illinois

Sandra Vukelic Obituary

Vukelic, Sandra J. (nee Hollis) Chicago Public School teacher and animal lover, age 60, passed away on October 11th after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Beloved daughter of the late Richard and Margaret Hollis (nee Ingrum); loving wife and mother to husband, Vince, and daughter, Melissa; dear sister of Richard (Trela), Linda (late Frank), David ,and Steven (Keli); loving aunt to Jason (Ashley), Ricky, Ruth, Olivia, Matthew, Dave, Karie, Lynn, Amber and Frank; she leaves behind her beloved pets, Gertie, Hannah, Alex, Lambchop and Gracie. Memorial service on October 25th at Ridge Funeral Home, 6620 W. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her memory to PAWS Chicago (www.pawschicago.org) or The Salvation Army (www.salarmychicago.org/donate/).

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 17, 2014.

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David Hollis

January 9, 2015

Hasta pasta! I tell all children that in your memory sis. Missed you for the holidays...your brother Dave
p.s. the girls and alex say hi

Karen & Sons Graczyk

October 26, 2014

May God Bless the Vukelic and Hollis during this difficult time

Denise Dering

October 25, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.
May you find peace and love surrounded by your family and friends.

Denise Dering

October 25, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.
May you find peace and love surrounded by your family and friends.

Marie Jeka

October 21, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

October 21, 2014

Vince and Mel so sorry for your lost may the Lord our God bring comfort with peace and joy in your heart knowing even though Sandy is gone she is free of pain and suffering that within your heart you will cherish all the love she gave you within your heart one great friend in Christ's always your friend David (KAYO) Feliciano hideaway

October 17, 2014

I am so sorry for your lost.may God bless your family and give you strength my prayers go out for you. Scot

October 17, 2014

May God hold you in the palm of his hand through your journey , love you your cousin Carlotta.

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ridge Funeral Home

6620 West Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

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6620 West Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

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