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Viva Alund Obituary

Alund, Viva J. (nee Pierson), beloved wife of the late George, loving mother of Barbara (Gil) Panos, Debbie Benney and Dennis (Peggy) Alund, proud grandmother of Dawn (Carl) Maly, Jim (Julie) Wakup, David and Lisa Benney and Tim and Amanda Alund, great-grandmother of Breanne, Nick, Josh and Jordan, also survived by her twin sister, Vera (Delbert) Edlefson. Visitation Thursday, from 3 to 9 p.m., at Geils Funeral Home, 180 S. York Rd., Bensenville, IL. Lying in state Friday, from 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m., at Peace United Church of Christ, 192 S. Center St., Bensenville, IL. Interment Irving Park Cemetery. For Info: 630-766-3232.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 16, 2006.

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Susie Chomuk (Curiale)

October 9, 2006

Dear Debby,

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My deepest sympathy for you & your family

Love,
Susie

Susan Fronczak

October 6, 2006

Dear Debbie,

I was saddened to hear of your mom passing away. Your mom was always a sweetheart; very kind and caring. I hold fond memories of her.
Deepest sympathies to you and all your family.

ARLENE BAKSA

September 28, 2006

VI WAS A VERY NICE AND FRIENDLY PERSON. WE WILL ALL MISS HER AT ADDISON LINE DANCING.
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS
ARLENE BAKSA AND ALL HER FRIENDS AT ADDISON LINE DANCING

Dallace Kern

August 16, 2006

Dear Barbara, Debbie and Dennis, Deepest Sympathies from Bill and I. Bill met your Mom at the Dance Club when we lived in Woodridge and where she really liked her line dancing. I have lovely memories of both your parents and we are both truly sad for your loss.

Fondly,

Dallace & Bill Kern

DONALD GAVONI

August 16, 2006

DENNIS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

amy fugiel

August 16, 2006

Dennis and family,



My deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers are with you all during this time. I have alot of fond memories of your mom that I will hold near my heart. I am deeply saddened by her passing. May you find comfort and peace with your family during this time.

Jan Zator

August 16, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the death of Vi. She gave of her time as a Sunday School teacher at Peace Church, conveying her deep love of the children. My three children, Angie, Christy, and Tony benefitted from her generosity and kind heart. May your memories and friendships help you to continue remembering Vi fondly.

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