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VIRGINIA THANASOURAS Obituary

Virginia E. "Mrs. T" Thanasouras, nee Stambulis, age 75, of Palos Heights; loving mother of Pam (Jay) Turner, Diane (Nick) Zegar, Maria (Ted) Eidukas and Michael (Elise) Thanasouras; grandmother of Marcus, Michael, Sophia, Alexis, Drake and Max; sister of John (the late Irene) Stambulis; aunt of many nieces and nephews and friend to many. Visitation Tuesday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Van Henkelum Funeral Home, 13401 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights (located in Westgate Commons Plaza). Trisagion Services Tuesday, 6 p.m. Family and friends will gather Wednesday at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 10301 S. Kolmar Oak Lawn, IL. Services 10 a.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Retired Teacher Palos South Middle School, District # 118. In lieu of flowers, memorials to your favorite charity in Virginia's name. For Information please call (708) 448-3530 or www.vanhenkelum.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 1, 2011.

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January 17, 2018

I love you Yiayia

Silva & Sales Family

August 9, 2011

Our deepest condolensces to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Ms. Virginia was a great neighbor when we lived next door at Westgate. She always greeted us with a smile and loved to see my kids play in the driveway. We were in shock to hear about her passing and wish we had heard sooner to pay our respects. She will be missed... God Bless!

Terry Sofianos

August 8, 2011

Maria and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. T.'s passing. She was a compassionate and energetic teacher. My condolences to all her family and friends during this difficult time.

August 3, 2011

Dear John...Mike,Pam,Diane and Maria

Oh how sorry we were to hear of Virginia's sudden passing. She was loved by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her from old friends like us to the children who she taught at Palos mid school including our Daughter Janet and our grandchildren Sofia,Jamie,Christina and Anthony.
We know that she continues to watch over all of you and that one day you all will be together in eternity!
Please accept our sincere condolence on your great loss and know that our thoughts are with you in this extremely difficult time!

Anthony and Betty Ladas
Palos Park,Illinois

Cindy Mayer

August 2, 2011

Maria, Mike and family,
My prayers are with you for strength at this time of sadness...and for peace in the coming days.
God bless,
Cindy Bateman Mayer

Susan Quaid

August 2, 2011

Mike, Maria and Family,
You mom was a part of my childhood. She was the first strong, independent woman I knew. A role model in this way, she also raised caring, compassionate wonderful children. My prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless.-Susie Quaid

August 2, 2011

Your Mom was such a happy, and lovely lady. It was always a pleasure spending time with her. She had a special smile! Her memory will be held in my heart forever. My best to you all. fondly,
Mary Lou Pharris Georgis

Lisa Pharris

August 1, 2011

Mrs. Thanasouras - one of my favorites of my Mom's dear friends. I am sorry to all of you for the loss of your dear mother. She was a fabulous woman and will be missed and fondly remembered.

August 1, 2011

Maria,
I wish I had some words to ease your grief, but the only thing I can say is she must have been quite a person to have raised a lovely young woman like yourself. Love, Ro

SUSi LEWIS

August 1, 2011

Maria & Family
I was so very sad to hear of your loss, please know I am thinking of you ~ SUSi

Paula Dupont

August 1, 2011

Maria,

My Dad passed this along to me. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this time. We know how hard it is!
Paula (Castrogiovanni) & Mike Dupont

Greg Muskus

August 1, 2011

Sadden by the news of Virginia's passing.She was a lovely person and a wonderful colleague of mine at Palos South for many years.

Mark Unhoch

August 1, 2011

"Q", My thoughts are with you and your family during this time. She made our children interesting and fun.

Mark Unhoch

Judi Newbold

August 1, 2011

Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Maria and all family members who are united at this difficult time. We are so very sorry for your loss and we offer our thoughts and prayers.
Judi Newbold/Bill Conforti

George Loupakos

August 1, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Zoe se sas.

August 1, 2011

I was very saddened to hear of the passing of my longtime childhood friend...Peace and Prayers be with the family of Virginia.
Joan(Amirante)Smith, Kansas City, MO

Penny Karis

August 1, 2011

Pam, Diane, Maria & Michael,

Your mom will be missed by so many. She touched everyone she met. Their was never a time I saw her and she was not happy, always with a smile, always giving love and compliments to all. Her pride and joy was her family, her children, her grandchildren. She was a very special woman. May god grant you all strength to help you all to deal with such a great loss so sudden taken from you.
May her memory be everlasting. Zoe se sas.

Emily Lindner

August 1, 2011

I trust yiayia knew how much she was loved. Her spirit will live on with all of you Michael, Elise, Sophia & Alexis. Our hears are with you.

August 1, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Maggie

August 1, 2011

Micheal, Elise, Sohpia and Alexis....please know that the Lubbat family is sending thoughts and prayers to you during this most difficult time. May the memories of Virginia bring warmth to your hearts and a smiles to your faces....always. Martha, Sam, Vivienne and Kate

Sally Blume-Kelly

August 1, 2011

Michael and family,

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Sally

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