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Violet Farej Obituary

Farej, Violet age 77, late of Homer Glen, formerly of the Garfield Ridge Area, passed away February 6, 2008 at Silver Cross Hospital, Joliet. Daughter of the late Martin and Eva (Saskor) Punda. Violet is now reunited with her beloved husband of 53 years, the late Walter Farej Sr., loving mother of Rita (Larry) Kramer, John (Denyce), Wally (Mary) and Michael Farej, loving grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, sister of the late Antoinette (Punda) Ramey and the late Louis Punda, loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Per Violet's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held, Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at St. Camillus Church, 55th and Lockwood, Chicago. O'Neil Funeral Home, Lockport handled the arrangements. 815-838-5010.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 8, 2008.

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Martin and Lauri Ramey

February 18, 2008

To My Cousins:

Your mother was always very kind to me. I think of her now as being with your father, and with our grandma and grandpa. It is a great loss to our family. My wife Lauri and I send you our deepest condolences and will keep you in our prayers.

DeWayne & Mary Anne Nichols

February 11, 2008

Dearest Wally, Mary, Sarah & Adam:

Words cannot express our heartfelt
sympathy.

We will keep you all in our prayers.

Wilma Sturgeon

February 9, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Mckey Callender

February 9, 2008

I never met her in person but had many memorable and fun times with her in pogo and e-mails. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and I know God is smiling to have her with him.

Linda & Charlie Mondt

February 9, 2008

Rita & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your mothers passing, she will always be fondly remembered. We know how hard this is for all of you, she is at peace now & reunited with your dad, & my mom.

Sincerely,
Linda,Charlie,Jeff & Jenn

Velma McCullough

February 9, 2008

Family of Violet Farej:
My condolences in the loss of your
beloved one.
I shall miss her very much.
Internet Friend,

The Medeisis Family

February 8, 2008

Wally, Mary, and Family,
Please know that we send our sincere condolences at this very difficult time. If you need anything please give us a call.

You will forever be loved and missed!

February 8, 2008

mark nawrocki

February 8, 2008

Aunt Violet
We love you and will miss you
Thanks for the good memories growing up
You and uncle Wally will always be in our prayers

Love your nephew
Mark and Carol Nawrocki

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