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Vivian THOELE Obituary

Vivian A. Thoele, age 85, of La Grange. Beloved wife of the late Henry "Hank" P. Thoele; fond mother of Edward (Cathy Riebel) Thoele and Jack (Sandi) Thoele; dear grandmother of Jay (Kathy) Thoele, Sarah (Joe) Apicella, Dawn McGrath, Ross (Eileen) Riebel, Corinne (David) Gasner and the late Vicki (Iain) Phillips; great-grandmother of eleven; sister of Ruth Grebik; aunt of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Tuesday, May 10, 2011, 3 to 9 p.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Will lie in state Wednesday, May 11, 2011, 10:30 a.m. to time of Service 11 a.m. at St. Michael Lutheran Church, corner of 31st Street and Forest Road, La Grange Park. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to St. Michael Lutheran Church, 500 E. 31st Street, La Grange Park, IL 60526. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 9, 2011.

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Judy and Don Apicella

May 10, 2011

Dear Jack, Sandi, and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Remember all the things that made your mom special: her smile, her sense of humor, her laugh, her stories...and keep them close to your hearts.

Susie, Mike, Sophie and Olivia Tatum

May 10, 2011

We loved 'Gramma' Viv and will miss her. She was such a special person to all the children on the block. May God grant you peace in her passing.

May 10, 2011

Dear Sandy and Jack,
Bobby and I are thiking about you and your family. We send our love and prayers.
Bob and Margaret

mhairi phillips

May 9, 2011

Vivian was so lovely and will be missed. I was happy to know her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. We're so very sorry...

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