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Elsie Dina Obituary

Elsie Dina of Morton Grove; beloved wife of the late Joseph; dear mother of Lisa (Mark) Lockett and Christine (Brian) Lama; cherished grandmother of Megan, Laura and Heidi Lockett; loving sister of Grace Nafziger and the late Lillian Aschenbrenner and Lester, Lee, Earl, Herbert, Ina, Glenn and Harvey Nafziger; fond aunt of many. Funeral service Wednesday 11 a.m. at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053. Cremation private. Visitation Tuesday 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity appreciated. Sign online guestbook at http://www.simkinsfh.com/ 847-965-2500.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 31, 2014.
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To Heidi, Lisa , Mark and Family,
Please accept my condolences. I did not know Elsie, except through your stories and your cherished memories.I am certain that she must have felt blessed to have such a devoted and caring family.
Pat Bernbom

April 14, 2014

Our condolences to the family. We will miss Aunt Elsie.

Chelsey and Sherri Fowler

April 2, 2014

I am sorry to hear that Aunt Elsie is no longer with us. The cycle of life continues. My condolences to Chris and Lisa and their families, to Aunt Grace, and our whole extended family. May Aunt Elsie's love and kindness continue on.

Chuck Nafziger

April 1, 2014

Lisa and family, I am sorry to hear about your loss, its so hard to lose your mom, thoughts and prayers are with you.

April 1, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Lisa and Chris, as you lay your Mom to rest. She was welcomed home by family, as we all hope to be. To Megan, Laura, and Heidi, you have been blessed with many memories of your grandma. Make sure that you share them with each otherother and your future children. As long as you do, she will live on in your memories.

Jenny Glad (Aschenbrenner)

March 31, 2014

To the family of Elsie Dina please except my condolences and know that at your time of need you can draw close to God.- James 4:8

Sanara

March 31, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Simkins Funeral Home

6251 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053-2818

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Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Simkins Funeral Home

6251 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053-2818

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6251 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053-2818

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