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Sonia Spoeri Obituary

Spoeri, Sonia S. (nee Grabski), age 73, late of Shorewood, and formerly of the Cambridge of Carillon, passed away at home, Saturday, April 9, 2011 surrounded by her devoted family. Sonia was a great mom and wife who loved her family. We will remember how much she enjoyed serving as a crossing guard, and the example she set for us while caring for her own mother when she was ill. Surviving are her five children, Susan Carol Kirkpatrick, George Frederick (Katrine) Spoeri III, Sally Ann (Anthony) Castro, Sharon Irma (John) Cerven and Edward Alexander (Elizabeth) Spoeri; six grandchildren, Patricia Michelle (Oscar Garcia) Gialdini, Marie Nicole Grieco, Samuel Theodore Castro, Megan Elizabeth Spoeri, Anthony George Castro and Emily Ann Spoeri; one great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Marie Gialdini; two sisters, Kathleen (late George) Tackes and her twin, Sandra (Whitney) Leschine; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by her husband, George F. Spoeri; her parents, Alexander and Wilda (nee Baughman) Grabski; and one sister, Beverly (Bill) Hartwig. Funeral services for Sonia Spoeri will be Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. As it was Sonia's request, cremation rites will be accorded following funeral services. Interment in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at a later date. Visitation Tuesday, from 4-8 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500 www.fredcdames.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 11, 2011.

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Scott Turofsky

April 15, 2011

My deepest condolences to the family, I will never forget the great warmth and love Mrs. Spoeri showed all of us who as kids went to Burnham school she was the greatest I know she will be fondly missed by all who had the honor of knowing this wonderful women.
I think I know how will be there as the crossing guard to the pearly gates now!

April 14, 2011

The entire Mokry family from Cicero wish to convey our heartfelt sympathy. Our 4 sons knew her as the crossing guard by Burnham school and I bowled with her for years. She was a great friend. Joan and Ed Mokry.

Dawn Perkins-Baiter

April 14, 2011

I am very sorry for your loss, you and your family is in my prayers. Mrs. Sonia was a wonderful and sweet woman. She will be very missed, she made a big differance in all our lives it didn't matter if you knew her from crossing us everyday or if we knew her away from the school,but you better believe she would keep us all in place. I was very lucky to have known her from school and from being friends with her granddaughter. She was a wonderful soul and will always be loved and missed.

Linda (Franzen) Theis

April 14, 2011

There are so many good memories of Ma Spoeri that we all will cherish and talk about forever! It is a blessing that she is out of pain now and with Fred and others that have gone before her. We will all see her when our time comes and until then she will be watching over all of us! Love ya Ma! From one of your MANY "adopted" children.... Linda

PATRICIA GIALDINI

April 13, 2011

TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND ANYONE WHO KNEW MY GRANDMOTHER I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EACH OF YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME OUT OF YOUUR DAY TO SIGN THIS GUEST BOOK.IT HELPS TO SEE AND REMBER JUST HOW MANY LIVES MY GRANDMOTHER TRULY TOUCHED.SHE LEFT A MARK ON ALL OF OUR HEARTS THAT CAN NEVER BE ERASED.SHE WOULD'NT WANT US TO BE SAD RIGHT NOW,SHE WOULD LIKE US TO REMBER HER HAPPY,ALWAYS SMILING,AND TRYING TO HELP US ALL IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER,AS SHE DANCED,OR SANG US ACROSS 16th.ST.THANK YOU ALL.
DEAR GRANDMA,
I WANT YOU TO KNOW JUST HOW IMPORTANT YOU WERE TO ME.YOU WERE NOT JUST MY GRAMMIE BUT YOU WERE ALSO MY FRIEND,AND THE STRONGEST WOMEN I HAVE EVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING,AND NOT JUST HAVING IN MY LIFE BUT BEING IN MY LIFE ALWAYS.I WILL NEVER FORGET THE SOUND OF YOUR VOICE,THE SMILE THAT WAS ALWAYS UPON YOUR FACE,OR THE WARMTH OF EVERY HUG YOU HAVE EVER GIVEN ME.BECAUSE OF YOU I BECAME A MOTHER,BECAUSE OF YOU I FINALLY REALIZED THAT LIFE IS FOR THE TAKING AND THAT IT'S UP TO EVERYONE OF US TO DO THE BEST WE CAN WITH WHAT WERE GIVEN.SO I WOULD LIKE TO THHANK YOU FOR MAKING ME THE WOMAN I AM TODAY.I WOULD LIKE TO BELIEVE THAT ON THE DAY GRANDPA CAME TO BRING YOU TO HEAVEN,THE SUN WAS SHINING FOR THAT REASON.THE WEATHER WARM AND BEAUTIIFUL,AND THE SKY AS BRIGHT AND BLUE AS I'VE EVER SEEN.KNOW YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN,AND YOU WILL NEVER BE REPLACED YOU WERE MY GRANDMOTHER,AND I FEEL SO VERY BLESSED AND HONERD FOR BEING ABLE TO BORN INTO YOUR LIFE.I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH.YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ON MY MIND,AND IN MY HEART.

LOVE YOUR GRANDAUGHTER.

Cindi Clark

April 13, 2011

George, Kat & family,
John & I will be keeping you in our thoughts. Keep all of your cherished memories close to your heart, this will ease the pain of your loss. Know that she is at peace.
Love, Cindi, John & family

Ardeth McLaughlin

April 13, 2011

I have good memories of Sunny from the years that she was my across the street neighbor. You mentioned in the death notice that she was a great mom. She was like the "Mom of the court" here in Carillon. She always got our mail and brought the dumpsters up from the curb. She was so good to Ursala and Evelyn, really like a daughter. We missed her when she moved. I will remember her in my Prayers.

April 12, 2011

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dawn Schaumann Blackburn (Tricias friend from grade school)

ernest spangler

April 12, 2011

i remember her as a nice woman she with god now tricia im sorry for your loss may god be with u and the family

Chantelle Quirion

April 12, 2011

What a wonderful lady. I remember her crossing me & my brothers every day accross 16th street. She surely will be missed. My deepest sympathies to the family.

Christy Gue

April 12, 2011

So sorry for your loss, she was a remarkable woman who has touched so many people. She will be missed.

April 11, 2011

To everyone who has shared a memory bout my Mother. I take a deep sight to keep from crying. You have filled my heart with the happiest of memories and Yes My Mother was one of a kind. She was Young at heart. I am so glad and feel so blessed that so many were apart of her life and all of our lives. Thank You and May The Lord Bless You all. When I look at the stars I will think of Her, When The Snow Glistens I will see her. When Spring Arrives I will feel her and when Autumn comes I will hear her. I will always Love My Mother, no matter season ,time or space she has my heart. Thank You all of you for the wonderful memories of my mother. Sally Castro

Steve Rozhon

April 11, 2011

Very sorry for your loss. Try to remember all the lives she touched and how much better all of us are because she was always there.

Dee Dee Caputo

April 11, 2011

Dear Susie, Freddy, Sally, Sharon and Eddie...
Our deepest sadness on the loss of your Mom.
When I saw her name in this mornings obits it immediately took me back to my younger days and oh the trouble we would get into and how your Mom was always covering out butts so your Dad wouldn't find out....and then I cried because my life/our lives (Cindy & mine)were deeply emmeshed with all of you and how back then we did walk the alleys and back streets of Central Avenue!
How our families would sit out on their front poaches and all the neighbors would bring their lawnchairs and talk all night long.
I remember how our Mother (Toni Caputo) would sit each night with Nani and crochet with both of them having cigarettes hanging from their lips and us coming in to get candy.
And I remember how your Mom would take us on late night rides when your Dad was out town...oh what wonderful, wonderful memories.
Neither Cindy or myself will be able to pay our respects tomorrow night, but know we are thinking about all of you and may you always remember the AWESOME Mother that you had, I know we do!
Sincerely,
Cindy & Dee Dee Caputo

Sandy & Whit Leschine

April 11, 2011

Dear Sister Much love on your journey thank you for renewing our sisterhood with fun laughs music understanding patience and your eagerness to please. Love Sandy and Whit ps have the dance music going when we meet next

April 11, 2011

TO SONI'S FAMILY MAY YOU ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WITH YOUR MOTHER AND ALL THE FUN EVERYONE HAD GROWING UP ON CENTRAL AVE. EVEN THRO WE ALL MOVED OUR SEPERATE WAYS THE MEMORIES ARE THERE. MY SYMPATHY IS WITH YOU ALL. DIANE CITRO AND FAMILY

April 11, 2011

May peace be with you Aunt Soni. Love to my cousins who have lost their mom, and to my aunts who have lost a sister...I see my Aunt Soni dancing her way in to Heaven to be with Uncle Fred and my mom. May they brighten our skies with sunshine and keep us warm with memories. Love Linda, Scott, Bri and Bobbi

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