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VELMA JANDA Obituary

Velma "Val" S. Janda, resident of Lake Forest for 39 years, passed away May 29, 2011 at Lake Forest Hospital. Wife of the late Frank C. Janda; mother of Mary (Lazar) Keitelman, Lynn (Charles) Jones, James "Max" (Laurie) Janda and Liz (Dave) Larimer; grandmother of Meghan and Alex Jones, Katherine and Logan Janda, Sarah and Devin Larimer. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 10, 2011, at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 E. Vine Ave., Lake Forest. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, Chicago Office, 30 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2015, Chicago, IL 60602 or www.diabetes.org. Info: Wenban Funeral Home, 847-234-0022 or www.wenbanfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jun. 2 to Jun. 5, 2011.

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Elisabeth (Muffy) Hunt

October 4, 2011

Though it's been many years, I remember playing with Lizzie at your house as a kid. I know the neighborhood is a poorer place for the loss of you.

Jan Gibson

June 8, 2011

I can't believe both of you are gone from our little neighborhood! We've lost two good, funny, irreverent, smart, and loving souls. We'll miss you!

Cindy Law

June 2, 2011

Val, you will be truly missed! Wished I could have met with you or at least talked to you after Frank passed. Love ya!!!! You were/are such a classy lady!!!

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