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Sophie Chukas Obituary

Chukas, Sophie (nee Livaditis), 92, of Berwyn, beloved wife of the late Frank, devoted daughter of the late John and Virginia Livaditis, dear sister of the late Jennie (John) Truncale, Patricia (the late Guilford) Higgason, the late Peter J. (Mary) Livaditis, and Mary (Durwood) Morris, beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews. Godmother of many. Wonderful friend and neighbor to many. Resting at the Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, (Chris J. Balodinas director), 17W201 Roosevelt Rd., Oakbrook Terrace, (one blk. west of Rt. 83), on Tuesday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago for 10:30 a.m. service. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Assumption Greek Orthodox Church appreciated. Info., 630-941-5860.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 1, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
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John Truncale

March 7, 2005

Dear Family and Friends

Please go to photo section to see a photo of Aunt Sophie taken on 7-3-04 for her 92nd birthday.



John & Joni Truncale

Aunt Sophie out with Sharon & John Families for her 92nd Birthday

March 7, 2005

Bob, Rose & Kelly Fischer

March 2, 2005

Dear Family of Sophie,



Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always remember Sophie as a wonderful and friendly neighbor on Euclid Avenue. Our daughter Kelly has enjoyed talking with Sophie regularly since our move. She will be missed.



The Fischer Family

Elaine and Frank Columbus

March 2, 2005

Dear Friends,

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will always have fond memories of Sophie as a wonderful friend and neighbor from our days on Harrison St. May her memory be eternal, and may God bless her.

With sympathy,

Gus, Nota, Paul Barkoulies

Peter and Kathy Barkoulies

Maria and Chloe Kausal

March 1, 2005

Dear Lividitis and Higgason Families:

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Sophie. She was such a dear, always remembering Chloe on her birthday and Christmas. She will surely be missed. Love to you all.

Mari, Richard Baran

March 1, 2005

Dear Friends,



To Sharon and Larry, Johnny and Family and Mary and Durwood,

our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers on the loss of your dear family member.

Evelyn Livaditis

March 1, 2005

Dearest Aunt So,

Thank you for being in my life and being a great Aunt to me and Margo.

Give hugs and kisses to my Dad for me. Tell him I miss him more than words can say along with Mom.

You have no pain anymore and you are now with Baba.

Love,

Evelyn

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