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VERA MONSON Obituary

Vera Monson, age 88, at rest May 28, 2011; beloved wife of the late Edgar; loving mother of Susan (Charles Lord) and the late Richard; fond grandmother of Chelsea, Elwood, Adeline and Rosie Lord; dear aunt of many. Visitation Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m. at Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, 5701 N. Redwood Dr., Chicago. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Donations may be made in her name to S.S.S. Branko Radichevich Choir, c/o Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral. Arrangements entrusted to Kiersch- DeStafano Funeral Directors, for info 773-237-2300 or 773-276-7800.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 31, 2011.

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May 26, 2012

We miss you Vera along with your family and friends We know you are sitting by our Lord, Ricky and Edward. Your'e in good company and in peace. Love Melanie,Susie's best friend.

Milena Kovac

June 7, 2011

Dear Susan and Family,
Our thoughs and prayers go out to you and your family, on the loss of your beloved mother. All the years of her life she was the most loved, for being such a devoted person to family and church. She reached out to all who knew her, with kindness,and love.
She will never be forgotten, and always held in high esteem, for we also loved her!

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