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1921

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2017

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Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home

6901 West Belmont Ave

Chicago, Illinois

Viola Bredrup Obituary

Bredrup, Viola Maria 96, was born into life in Sweden on April 26, 1921, and released into eternity on November 25, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Robert W.; loving mother of Scott (Jane), Drew (Pamela), and Kent (Donna) Bredrup; adoring grandmother of Erin (Sherman) Shechtman, Kate Sprouse, Tim Bredrup, Julie (Ray) Small, Julia (Jack Donaldson) Bredrup, Kristin (Joe) Catalano, Greg (Amy) Laubenstein, and Charley (Marjory); caring great-grandmother of Lydia, Evan, and Brody Shechtman, Ruby and Vivian Sprouse, Audrey and Samantha Catalano, Wesley Donaldson, and Maeve Bredrup; dear daughter of the late Carl and Anna Ericson; caring aunt and fond friend of many. Lifelong member of the International Order of Good Templars. Retired as a Teacher's Aide from the Chicago Public School System, one of the first ever hired. Visitation Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Service, 12:00 p.m. at Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home, 6901 W. Belmont, Chicago. Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 26, 2017.

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November 30, 2017

Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Viola Bredrup. May the God of all comfort strengthen you at this time.

November 28, 2017

Scott, We are very sorry to hear of your mom's death. We know you were a great son to her. Your family will be in our prayers.
Neil & Kathy Heskin

Patricia Hanson

November 27, 2017

Viola contributed so much to the IOGT and Good Templar Park. I remember she expressed her ideas well, and was prepared. It was a loss when she was no longer able to attend activities and meetings.

JANET FREIDINGER

November 27, 2017

Viola was a guiding force out at Good Templar Park for many years. Will keep her in our thoughts and the family in our prayers.

Barbara Schechtel

November 26, 2017

Forever in our thoughts....your Autumn Leaves of St. Charles family.

November 26, 2017

God has given us a life span of 70 and 80 years if we are strong. May you celebrate a life well lived and loved by many. Psalms 90:10

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9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home

6901 West Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

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6901 West Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

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