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WILLIAM SLANINA Obituary
William E. Slanina, age 91, formerly of Naperville, IL, at rest Saturday, May 7, 2011 at his daughter's home in Davidson, NC. Born Feb. 4, 1920 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Anthony and Sophie Slanina. Beloved husband of the late Rita; loving father of Rita (Steve) Takahashi, James (Linda Basinger) Slanina and the late William and the late A.J. Slanina; cherished grandfather of Elizabeth (Joseph) Hammer, Rebecca (Brian Yerys) Takahashi, William (Alison), Meredith and Stephenie (Lonnie Manns) Takahaski, Alison (Steve) Kottra, Kaitlin and Anne Slanina; dear great-grandfather of eight; fond father-in-law of Joan Slanina. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to either Hospice and Palliative Care Lake Norman, 705 Griffith St., Suite 203, Davidson, NC 28036 or United Luekodystrophy Foundation at www.ulf.org. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 16 at 9:30 a.m. at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 36 N. Ellsworth Street, Naperville, IL with entombment at Queen of Heaven Mausoleum, Hillside, IL. Visitation Sunday, May 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 South Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 355-0213 www.friedrichjones.com To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Peggy Herbert
May 16, 2011
Rita & Jimmy
Joe & Mike & I are so sad to hear about your Dad.We will always remeber the fun times Our Famlies shared.You & Your Families share a very special place in our hearts.
May 15, 2011
Rita,
So sorry to hear about your dad. My sympathies to you and your family.
Lisa (Auriemma) Carreto
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