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Sheron Fata Obituary

Fata, Sheron L.

Sheron L. Fata (nee DiFrank), age 76. Late of Chicago "East Side" neighborhood, and formerly of South Deering. Passed away on February 25, 2023. Beloved wife of Fred Fata for 54 years. Loving mother of Brian Fata. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents: John and Victoria DiFrank, and sister: Joanne DiFrank. Sheron enjoyed playing bocce, and was an avid sports fan, especially Chicago Cubs and Dallas Cowboys. She will be dearly missed by all, and loved her dogs Midnight and Roxy. Visitation Monday, February 27, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Funeral Services Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 8:45 a.m. from the Elmwood Funeral Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago, IL. to Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Entombment St. John/St. Joseph Cemetery, Hammond, IN. www.elmwoodchapel.com 773-731-2749.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 27, 2023.

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Samuel / Jeanne Fata

March 11, 2023

Dear Fred and Brian sorry to hear of the loss of your Dear Sheron ,we will kept her in our prayers.

Katherine Grefsheim

March 5, 2023

Extending our deepest sympathy to Brian and all of the Fata Family. Fond memories we shared with Sheron in South Deering and the East Side. She will be missed by many.
Katherine Grefsheim, Michael Grefsheim, and Dori (Grefsheim) Grenert

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February 27, 2023

My condolences to the family. I am very sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and peace from God. Romans 15:13

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Elmwood Chapel & Crematory - East Side

11200 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Feb

28

Funeral service

8:45 a.m.

Elmwood Chapel & Crematory - East Side

11200 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Feb

28

Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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11200 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

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