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Wilhelmina Skraba Obituary

Skraba, Wilhelmina M. (nee Garant), age 86, dearest wife of the late John F. Skraba Sr., loving mother of John F. Jr. (Sandra), Jeanette M. (Kenneth) Stachowicz and Joyce A. (Frank) Lech, beloved grandmother of 11, cherished great-grandmother of 11, fond sister of Emma Swiess. Funeral services Wednesday, November 23rd, 9:15 a.m., from Parkside Chapels and Cremation Services, 5948 Archer Ave. (on the corner of Major), Chicago, to St. Jane de Chantal Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. Member of L.O.O.M. Berwyn Lodge #424. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 22, 2005.

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Carole Ciamprone (Garant)

November 24, 2005

We do appologize for not being able to attend the services. We are sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers always. My daughter let me know about it on Wednesday, she had forgotten. With Love Always, Carole & Phyllis Garant

Marge Tulik

November 22, 2005

Joyce,

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My sympathies are with you and your family. I shall remember her, you and your family in my prayers. God Bless!

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