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Theoni Arvanitis Obituary

Arvanitis, Theoni Sonia Age 66, of Chicago, passed suddenly in Athens, Greece while traveling with friends and visiting family on September 13, 2012. Beloved daughter of Spiros and Anna; loving sister, Yannis (Newenka DuMont); dear Thea of Tasha and Anika; cherished niece, cousin, and friend to many; compassionate caregiver to Tutu and Buddyboy. Visitation Friday, September 21st from 3 to 9 pm at Olson Burke/Sullivan Funeral & Cremation Center, 6467-77 N. Northwest Hwy. (one blk north of Devon), Chicago, IL 60631. Those attending the funeral should meet Saturday, September 22nd at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. Funeral service 10 am. Interment Rosehill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Breast Cancer Society, 6859 E. Rembrandt, Suite 128, Mesa, AZ 85212. Arrangements entrusted to Vergos & Associates Funeral Services under the direction of Olson Burke/Sullivan Funeral & Cremation Center. Info 773-774-3333.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 20, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
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Sandy Spiegel

September 14, 2025

I hold your memory dear to me, and those times in a canoe, paddling so close to the shore, and the party at your apartment with the music so loud the neighbors called the police! Or Saturday mornings and coffees with conversations and much laughter. Impromptu shopping trips always such fun even if we did not buy anything. Making turkey gravy at holiday time, always a little tipsy.
You are my true sister and friend. And so I say your presence is close.

Peter Powichrowski

March 11, 2023

Dear Sonia, I always will think of you (smiling)
Peter

Kostas and Tina Zarifooulos

December 23, 2012

Now i know why i did not receive a
Christmas Card from you my friend Sonia.
Eternal be your memory!!!!!!
We love you,

Elaine Thomopoulos

September 22, 2012

Nick and I extent our deepest sympathy to Sonia's family.

She was beautiful, cheerful, loving, smart, and so full of vitality.

We will miss her generous and loving spirit.


May her memory be eternal.

Sonia brought me a cake for my birthday and her Name Day

Lou Burgonio

September 22, 2012

She will certainly be missed, her generosity and zest for life. My deepest condolence to her parents and brother and his family.

The California Lyons Family

Fay Lyons

September 21, 2012

To the very loving parents of Sonia, Spiros and Anna and to her siblings Yanni and Wink and to her beautiful nieces...
My heart breaks over the loss of my dear friend. A void that cannot be filled. She was an inspiration to me and showed all of us how to live with dignity.
She will be severely missed by our family
Love Fay Barry and Barbra Lyons

September 21, 2012

Our deepest condolences to the entire Arvanitis family. Sonia's vitality and generosity of spirit and deed enriched the lives of all whom she touched. She will be sorely missed. Eileen and Takis Vandoros

July 2006

Elene & Sam Doucette (Iliopoulos)

September 20, 2012

Dear Sonia,
We will miss you! Your love for us and for life will be forever our strength and joy. May the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

July 2006

Elene & Sam Doucette

September 20, 2012

Dear Family and Friends,
Our beloved Sonia - we love you so much, and we will pray every day for you and for Anna, Spiros, Yanis, Wink, and nieces, and my Father, John and Mom, Irma; Mom, Michela, Gina and Ed and all family and dear friends. We know she is so ever loving from Heaven to us now! We know that she is the life of the party up there! And that life is in her Lord, Jesus Christ - Praise God for Sonia! Lovies to you Sonia!

Dori Feldman-Erlich

September 20, 2012

Dear Arvanitis Family, I am very saddened to hear of Sonia's passing. I have always thought of her to be a loving, caring person. I wish to extend my sympathy. And may you find comfort in your memories of Sonia. God Bless You.

Louna Coumeri

September 20, 2012

To the Arvanitis Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.My deepest and most profound sympathy for your loss. Sonia's passing is a great loss to all of those who knew her. She will be missed by all of us.

George Anagnostopoulos

September 20, 2012

My deepest sypmathy to your family for Sonia's passing. She will be missed very much by so may of us, family and friends alike.

Yvette Lopez

September 20, 2012

To the Arvanitis Family:
My sincere condolence on your loss.

Thank you Sonia for being such an amazing volunteer. You will be missed.

Cynthia Fox

September 20, 2012

To the Arvanitis family:

Please accept our most sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved Sonia. Sonia was a long time volunteer for Friends of the Chicago River and we are saddened at the loss of such a lovely and dedicated friend.
-the staff of Friends of the Chicago River

Ever elegant,generous,and dear to all her friends

Sandy & Lenny Spiegel

September 20, 2012

September 20, 2012

To the family of Theoni Arvanitis may God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer - Philipians 4:6,7. My deepest sympathy

Lynn

September 20, 2012

To the Arvanitis family: The sudden loss of a loved one can be especially painful.May the God who gives peace be with all of you-Romans 15:33.

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