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Virginia Winkler Obituary

Winkler, Virginia M. (nee Sutphin), beloved wife of Edwin W., loving mother of Deanna (Larry) Heidemann of Hoyt Lakes, MN and Jackie Lewis of Sacramento, CA, grandmother of Lynn (Chris) Oelkers of Farmington, MN, great-grandmother of Brody Michael and Cole William Oelkers. Resting at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 113th & Central, Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. Services Friday, 11:30 a.m. Entombment Chapel Hill Gardens South. Memorials to Pilgrim Faith U.C.C. would be appreciated. Info: Hornburg-Klein Evergreen Funeral Home, 708-422-7010.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 25, 2006.

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Ronald Grafstrom

May 31, 2006

Good-bye Virginia

It was a pleasure to know you, but God wanted you now. He felt that you have given of yourself to us and now is the time to rest in his kingdom. God bless you and keep you.

Your friend forever,

Ray & Theresa Stachnik

May 26, 2006

Our sincere condolences.

Frank & Joanne Mehring

May 25, 2006

We extend our deepest,sympathy and prayers

colleen Martinovich

May 25, 2006

Virgina was a great person. Glad to have worked for her.

Walt & Elna Niezabitowski

May 25, 2006

Ed,



We extend our deepest condolences, sympathy and prayers on the passing of Virginia, whom we have been privileged to have known and loved for only a moment in terms of eternity. We believe she is now in God's hands, and we pray that God's blessings and grace provide her loving family and friends the needed comfort and strength to get through these difficult times. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

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