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Shirley Lelo Obituary

Lelo, Shirley A. (nee Pieczynski), age 75, late of Orland Park. Devoted mother of Sharon (Bob) Capporelli, Robert C. (Diane) Lelo, Sandra (Matt) Ritvo and Suzanne (Scott) Nunley. Proud grandmother of Jamie, Ryan, Amanda, Bobby, Ruby, Hannah and Carson. Beloved daughter of the late Harry and Marie Pieczynski. Dear sister of the late Jerome Pieczynski. Visitation Tuesday 2:00 9:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 10:45 a.m. from Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service) 14318 S. LaGrange Rd. (9600 W/Rte. 45) Orland Park to St. Elizabeth Seton Church Mass 11:30 a.m. Private Inurnment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials directed to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice in Shirley's name. 708-460-2300 or thornridgefuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 19, 2011.

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Anne Riley

June 22, 2011

Sharon, Holding you and your family in my thoughts.

June 21, 2011

Sharon and Family - So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Deb Downey

June 21, 2011

Bob and Diane and the Lelo family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you during this time of sorrow.

Larry and Ellen Calkins

Teri Petrocelli (Witkowski)

June 20, 2011

Dear Sharon, Bobby, Sandy and Suzy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest is peace.

The Tong Family

June 20, 2011

We are thinking of you during this difficult time, but words seem inadequate to express our sympathy. We wish you peace.

The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home

June 19, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

June 18, 2011

Lelo Family
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.. Our deepest sympathy.
Jim and Mariann Candreva,Schererville,Indiana

LOU-SALLY KLIMASZEWSKI

June 18, 2011

WE ARE SO VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. WE ALSO REGRET THAT WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PAY OUR RESPECTS IN PERSON
DUE TO HEALTH CIRCUMSTANCES. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. SALLY AND LOU KLIMASZEWSKI

Cathie Candreva-Cowser

June 18, 2011

Sharon, Bobby, Sandy, and Suzy....My deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mom. I have many childhood memories with her in them. She was a kind and patient person. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Cathy Blejski

June 17, 2011

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Shirley. My prayers are with yiou all.

Chris & Ski Witkowski

June 17, 2011

Our condolences to the family of Shirley Lelo. May she rest in peace.

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Thornridge Funeral Home of Orland Park (Janusz Family Funeral Service)

14318 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park, IL 60462

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