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Thelma Tuchten Obituary

Tuchten, Thelma (nee Tash) 84. Beloved wife of the late Harold; loving mother of Marla (Ray) Tarantino, Steven and the late Bobby; proud grandma of Joseph (Aja), Rachel and Sara Tarantino, Michael and Tina Tuchten and great-grandma of Riley and Nico; dear sister of Ruth (Sam) Balen and the late Albert Tash; fond aunt and great-aunt of many. Chapel service Tuesday, 12:15 p.m. at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. For information: (847) 255-3520 or www.shalom2.com to leave tributes and condolences.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 10, 2013.

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Cat

March 16, 2026

I was her neighbor for years. She was like a grandmother to me.

Lynne & Mitch Karbin

November 12, 2013

May God bless your mom and keep her memory alive in you.

Love,

Lynne & Mitch

Judy Clar

November 11, 2013

With sincere sympathy to all the family and friends. She will be missed.

November 10, 2013

I took Thelma to Her Senior Prom, Her best friend Shirley Gethner, was my girlfriend. In 1988 Shirley's little sister and I were married. We both fondly remember "Temmy" and are sorry to learn of Her passing.
Ed & LoriLie (Lorraine Gethner, Vidibor) Kramer

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