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Sharon Grabenhofer Obituary

Grabenhofer , Sharon J.

Sharon J Grabenhofer (nee Greenwald) passed away September 9, 2020. She was the loving wife of Fred for 52 wonderful years; devoted mother to Debra (Kevin Crosse), Fred (Robin), Joseph (Nicole), Edward (Julie), Grandmother to 13, loving sister and friend of many. Funeral service and interment private. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 14, 2020.

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Ray & Chris Plascencia

September 14, 2020

Deepest Sympathy. She was a beautiful and wonderful women. We will miss our neighbor dearly.

Tony Biliskov

September 14, 2020

May the Lord be with your family at this very sorrowerful time.

Beverly Aiwohi

September 13, 2020

Sharon was such a kind and generous Christian who always made me feel welcome whenever I was in town visiting my sister Marge. You will be missed. Rest In Peace.

Roy and Pat Abner

September 13, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Chris Atkinson

September 12, 2020

I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother, and Grandmother, so soon after the loss of Fred, keeping your family in my prayers

September 11, 2020

My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories
and Gods promise to return our loved ones . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .

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