Dube, Vlasta (nee Svoboda), age 91, of Berwyn, beloved wife for 68 years of Frank Dube, devoted mother of Richard (the late Pamela) and Eleanor Dube, loving grandmother of Heather Johnson and Matthew Dube, great-grandmother of Richard Kent Johnson, sister of the late William (the late Marvel) Svoboda, the late George (Shirley) Svoboda, the late Edward (the late Beverly) Svoboda and the late Elsie Fostle Hlousek, aunt of several nieces and nephews, dear friend of Helen Broz. Visitation Thursday, November 13, from 9 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m., at Svec & Sons Funeral Home, 6227 W. Cermak Rd., Berwyn. Private cremation and final resting place in Bohemian National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Rush University Medical Center for Lung Cancer Research, under the direction of Dr. Philip Bonomi, 1700 W. Van Buren St., Suite 250, Chicago, IL, 60612. 708-484-2050 or 773-242-2027 
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Carly Schlueter
November 13, 2008
Richard, Heather, RJ, and Matt,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Val was a joy to talk to and always put a smile on my face. She will be greatly missed by many.
Tina Knez Hendrickson
November 12, 2008
Frank, Richard, Heather, Matt, R.J, and Kent: I am so very sorry for your loss. I loved hearing her tales of Richard's childhood! She was very special and truly will be missed.
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