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Virginia Olcott Obituary

Olcott, Virginia M. "Ginny" 85, (nee Hendle), beloved wife of Jack, loving sister of the late Jack (Wilma) Hendle, late Ray Hendle, and late Patricia Robertson, dear aunt and cousin to many. Funeral Services, Thursday, July 16, at 12 Noon at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 8025 W. Golf Rd., Niles. Private Interment Graceland Cemetery. She was the Secretary for George C. Olcott and Company for 50 years. Visitation Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Info 847-581-0536 or www.colonialfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 15, 2009.

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Curt Brandt

July 15, 2009

Jack, I'm very sorry to hear about Virgina's passing. I have know the both of you all my life and have many happy memories of visits with you both on the holidays. Stay strong and be good to yourself. Our thoughts are with you. Curt Brandt & Family

Karen McCarthy

July 15, 2009

Thinking of you and remembering fondly you and Virginia as 'aunt' and 'uncle'. With sympathy, Karen V (Efferding) McCarthy

The Staff of Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home

July 15, 2009

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