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Theresa Potempa Obituary

Potempa, Theresa (nee Gaszak), beloved wife of the late Frank, loving mother of Daniel, Sandra, and Tony (Debbie) Potempa and Donna (Robert) Piper, dearest nana of Tony Jr., Randy, Mike, Ryan, Katie and Joshua, great-grandmother of Briana, dear sister of Janet, Joseph (Clare) and John (Cecelia), fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. We are left to carry on without our precious mother, nana and great-grandmother. She taught us well and loved us deeply. Memorial visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Hann Funeral Home, 8230 S. Harlem Ave., Bridgeview. Family and friends are asked to gather Wednesday at St. Fabian Church, 8300 S. Oketo, Bridgeview, for 10:00 a.m. Memorial Mass. Interment private. For more information, call 708-496-3344 or visit us online at hannfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 20, 2008.

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Donna Nadelhoffer

April 22, 2008

Sandra,
We are so sorry for your loss of your mother. All our love and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Know that we are all thinking of you and that we are here for you if you need us.

Connie (Tana) Cherry

April 21, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have memories of family gatherings and Theresa was always fun-loving and warm. I am sure you all have many precious memories to carry with you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Mick, Linda, Maria & Mikey Gonzalez

April 20, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a friendly person we will always remember having a kind word and a warm smile. We will miss seeing her taking care of the front yard. Our prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

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