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Sunnye Espinosa Obituary

Espinosa, Sunnye Jo (nee Andersen), loving mother of Donna (John Scannell) Grosz, Steve (fiancee Denise Ramacier) Espinosa, and Curt Espinosa, proud grandmother of Loni (Chris) Knasiak, Nicolas Espinosa, and Carly Espinosa, dearest sister of James Griner, fond cousin of Donna Paige and Ingrid Goin. Visitation Wednesday, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society or Parkinson's Disease Foundation would be appreciated. Info 709-636-1193 or visit www.blakelamboaklawn.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 23, 2010.

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Chris & Erwin Venegas

April 20, 2010

Dear Donna, Loni and Family,

I am so very sorry to hear of your great loss. I have so many fond and happy memories of Sunny from when I lived in Burbank. We had many laughs on my front porch. Loni I know how close you were to your grandmother, and I know she adored you. May you all find peace in all the wonderful memories you have of such an amazing woman.
All My Love,
Chris and Erwin Venegas

Ingrid Goin

February 27, 2010

Sunny, you're in my heart and in my mind, in my dreams I hug you and kiss your cheek, when I wake up I hope it wasn't a dream.
Curt, Donna, Steve, Jim, and the rest of the family, wish I could be there with you, and for you, love you, and miss you a lot.
Love, your cousin Ingrid

Roberto Moreno

February 25, 2010

All of our thoughts are with you and your entire family. We are truly sorry for your difficult loss.
-Roberto @ ACS

Ron & Barb Gibis

February 24, 2010

Dear Steve, We are sorry to hear about your mom passing. Life seems to happen so quickly. You barely get to catch your breathe and another trial comes your way. We try to remember he only gives us what we can handle, but it doesn't make it any easier. Only in time does it make it a little easier to deal with and understand. Our hearts go out to you and your family.

Love Ron, Barb and Cage Gibis

Laura Gostkowski Smilowski

February 24, 2010

Don't know where to begin. Sunnye and her family will always be family to me. She had the most beautiful smile and loving spirit. We will miss her dearly and our hearts are with her family.

Liz Loewenhagen

February 24, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Bill Anderson

February 24, 2010

Steve, Donna and Curt,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I had spoken to her last year but I didn't know of her diagnosis. I really enjoyed seeing the pictures in the family photo section. I hadn't seen the photo of my dad that young for quite some time and now know my 9 year old looks quite a bit like his grandfather! Thank you for sharing those.
Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help. You have my deepest sympathy.

Bill and Michele Anderson and family

Diane King

February 24, 2010

Hello everyone. I have often thought of Sunnye and family over the years. The pictures posted are sweet. Thanks for including one with childhood friends Curt, Laura and myself. How time flies. Your friend always, Diane Gostkowski King.

February 24, 2010

We only met Sunnye Jo once at Denise and Steves house. She had a wonderful character and a memorable smile. Actually she was a Hoot!
We know she will be greatly missed but lovingly remembered. Just wish we could have known her better.
Steve and Linda Bergen

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