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Wira Papushkewych Obituary

Papushkewych, Wira 81, June 11, 2005, beloved wife of the late Michael, dearest mother of Gerri (Henry Wolfson) Papushkewych and Darka (Steven Sheely) Papushkewych, loving grandmother of Matthew Wolfson, Lauren Sheely, and Sean Sheely. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., from Muzyka Funeral Home, 2157 W. Chicago Avenue, to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral for a 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy. Interment St. Nicholas Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 4 to 8 p.m. with a Panachyda (Wake Service), 6:30 p.m. at chapel. In lieu of flowers, prayers and masses would be appreciated. Info: 773-278-7767

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 14, 2005.

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Kathleen Ransford

June 14, 2005

Darka and Steve: I was very sad to read of the passing Darka's mother. You have my sincere sympathy.

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