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Viola Callahan Obituary

Callahan, Viola R. of Northlake beloved wife of the late Thomas, loving mother of Deborah (Ron) Capone, Kathleen (Bill) Mitsiopoulos, Jennifer, Thomas Jr. (Kathy), Daniel Paige (Martha) Callahan, cherished grandmother of Katie, Brian, Nadia, Soula, Talya, Madeline, Meagan and Faith Viola, adored daughter of Ruth Viola Paige, fond sister-in-law of Mary (the late Ed), Patsy (the late John), Helen, Kathleen (Terry), Geraldine (Michael), Dan (Betty), Michael (Ann) and Patrick Callahan. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 8:30 a.m., at the Northlake Funeral Home, 140 E. North Ave., Northlake, to St. John Vianney Church. Mass 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. 708-562-0044.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 20, 2006.

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Deb Capone

June 27, 2006

Hi mom, I miss you.

Heather Brennan

February 2, 2006

Vi, because I didn't have a chance to say goodbye, I'll do it here. You were an extraordinary woman, and an excellent example of what a mother should be. I can only hope I have learned enough from you to make my daughter and her friends admire me, the way you were admired by so many. I will always love you and hold you in my heart! Thank you.

Heather

Betty Callahan

January 20, 2006

My heart has pain for all the family. Viola was such a special lady..a wonderful wife and mother with a wonderfully happy personality and a great singing voice....For the loss to all, my tears are many. For the acceptance, that Tom and Viola are now together there is faith..They were undoubtedly "soul mates".

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