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Deborah Witten

1938 - 2015

Deborah Witten obituary, 1938-2015, ANTIOCH, IL

BORN

1938

DIED

2015

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Strang Funeral Home of Antioch

1055 Main St.

Antioch, Illinois

Deborah Witten Obituary

Deborah A. Witten, 76 years old of Antioch, IL passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015 at her home. She was born April 17, 1938 the daughter of the late John A. and Rita E. (Farrell) Ford. On January 21, 1961 she married Michael Witten and they spent many years in Gurnee, IL where they raised their family, and settled in Antioch 10 years ago. Debbie was deeply religious and also an avid reader. Survivors include her husband, Michael; three children, Pamela (Greg) Mantis of Gurnee, IL, Suzanne (Mike) Aaknes of Carlsbad, CA, and Michael (Antoinette) of Decatur, AL; a brother, Michael (Trudy) Ford of Palos Park, IL; and grandchildren, Alexi, Katelyn, Kelsey, Jake, Brandon, Vinnie, and Jaki. Funeral services will be held at 12NOON Thursday, April 2, 2015 at the STRANG FUNERAL HOME OF ANTIOCH, 1055 Main St. (Rte.83) Antioch. Visitation will be from 10AM-12NOON Thursday at the funeral home. Following the funeral service, a luncheon will be held, and then the committal will take place at Millburn Cemetery, Old Mill Creek, IL. INFO 847-395-4000. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make contributions to Catholic Charities, 721 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60654, www.catholiccharties.net, (312) 655-8367. Please sign our online guest book a www.strangfh.com

Published by News Sun from Mar. 29 to Mar. 30, 2015.
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On behalf of Catholic Charities, I would like to express my sincere condolences on your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that Deborah is now at peace.

Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland

March 30, 2015

Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts." Your wife, mom and grandma was a wonderful lady!! She will be missed. We are here for all of you.
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Larry & Melody Dunn

March 30, 2015

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March 30, 2015

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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Strang Funeral Home of Antioch

1055 Main St., Antioch, IL 60002

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Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Strang Funeral Home of Antioch

1055 Main St., Antioch, IL 60002

Apr

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Millburn Cemetery

Old Mill Creek, IL

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1055 Main St., Antioch, IL 60002

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