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Sophie Ulbert Obituary

Ulbert, Sophie "DABA" (nee Baran-Kozlowski), age 91, resident of Lyons, for 30 years, formerly of Garfield-Chicago Ridge. Retired Owners of Firestone Tire and Repair Dealership at Sayer & Archer Ave., Chicago, IL, 1954-1972. Loving wife of the late Herbert R., dearest mother of Arlene (Tony) Fucarino, Joan Ellen Nawrocki and late Barbara (Ralph) Esposito, cherished grandmother of Thomas (Kami), Joseph Esposito, Michael Nawrocki, Anthony and Daniel Fucarino, great-grandmother of Chrissy and great-great-grandmother of Domonic, fond sister of Matthew (Gertrude) Kozlowski, Stella (William) Gavenda, late Florence (late Albert) Srebalus, late Joseph (Lucille) Baran, late Helen (late Edward) Norbut, late Louise (Alwin) Kuhlmann and the late Theodore (Lorraine) Kozlowski, sister-in-law of late Marion C. Ulbert, many nieces, nephews, relatives and close friends. Funeral services Thursday, September 18, 2003, 9:30 a.m., from Tower Home for Funerals, 4007 S. Joliet Ave. (but not Joliet Rd.- Between Harlem & First Ave., just South of Ogden Ave.), Lyons, IL, to St. Hugh Catholic Church for 10 a.m., Mass. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Evergreen Park. Member of Women's Civic League, Original Prime-Timers, Lyons Senior Citizens & Society of Catholic Women. Memorials to St. Hugh's Memorial Brick Garden, 7939 W. 43rd St., Lyons, IL, 60534, appreciated. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Info: 708-447-7900

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 16, 2003.

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Bernie & Michael Sartorius

September 29, 2003

Joan Ellen, Arlene and Family -

our thoughts and prayers are with you and Aunt Sophie.

Love - Bernie, Michael & Danielle

CAROLE PIERCE

September 21, 2003

JOE AND FAMILY, YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY,GRANDMOTHERS ARE VERY SPECIAL,AND THE LOVE SHE GAVE YOU ALL WILL BE IN YOUR HEARTS FOR EVER.

Lisa Barone

September 20, 2003

My condolences to Joseph Esposito and his family; Ralph Esposito, Thomas and Kami Esposito, and all other family members. My prayers and thoughts are with each one of you.

joseph esposito

September 16, 2003

Joseph Esposito son of Raleph and Barbara, grandson of Sophie Ulbert

"DABA" you will greatly missed by all who have know you,and i was blessed to have you for my grandmother I WILL MISS YOU, JOEY

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