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Verna Kracke Obituary

Kracke, Verna R. age 95, of Skokie, beloved wife of the late Roy, dear mother of the late Joan (Robert) Christiansen, loving grandmother of Sue and Jim Shields, Cheryl and Steve Gucwa, dearest great grandmother of Patrick and Scott Shields and Amanda Gucwa, fond sister of Bernell Wille, and the late Gladys Brands, and Beatrice Wille. Visitation Tuesday, 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m, at Haben Funeral Home, 8057 Niles Center Road, Skokie. Interment Irving Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 5201 Galitz St., Skokie, IL. 60077. Funeral info: 847-673-6111

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 20, 2005.

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