Elaine Alex

1937 - 2016

Elaine Alex obituary, 1937-2016, Chicago, IL

BORN

1937

DIED

2016

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Elaine Alex Obituary

Elaine Alex, beloved wife of John Alex, loving mother of Regina (John) Kulidas, Constance Elaine Alex and Louis (Christine) Alex, loving grandmother of Zoe Kulidas and John and Stephen Alex and devoted sister of Constance (Ron) Bokowy. Elaine was a teacher in Evergreen Park following her graduation from Northern Illinois University in 1959. She was a past president of the Greek Women's University Club and an active and devoted member of the Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church for over 40 years. She is preceded in death by her sisters Maria (Frank) Clark, Cathy (Fotis) Georgatsos and Eurydice (George) Kartsounis. Her love, compassion and inspiration to all who had the opportunity to know her will forever be remembered and cherished. Visitation on Monday, June 27 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home 17W201 Roosevelt Rd., Oakbrook Terrace, Il. Funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 28 at Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church, 2501 South Wolf Rd, Westchester, Il. followed by interment at Evergreen Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Il. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church in memory of Elaine Alex. Funeral Info: (630)941-5860.

Published by Chicago Tribune from Jun. 26 to Jun. 27, 2016.
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I am sorry to hear about your wife and your mom !! She is nice choir woman with my mom at church on Every Sundays !!

Allison Tomaras

June 23, 2017

John, I am very sorry about the passing of your wife, Elaine. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Elaine was a very nice lady. I just learned about your loss yesterday, August 27th. Otherwise, I would have attended the service and funeral.

Perry Alex

August 28, 2016

Hi Connie & family,
I am so sorry to hear about your lost. Elaine was a real blessing from heaven and a true angel. She was always full of live and could always count on a smile. Sending my condolences and prayers to all of you during this hard time.

Brenda Cull (Buckley)

July 11, 2016

Connie I was so sorry to hear about the lost of your beloved mother. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Sheraton security department.

Brenda Blakely

June 28, 2016

God has another angel. May you take comfort in knowing that her warmth touched all those who met her. She was always so full of happiness and love for her family. May her memory be eternal.

Pamela Sfikas

June 27, 2016

Regina, Connie, Louis, and Mr. Alex: Elaine will live on through your loving memories. She will be felt in your caring and loving ways. She was truly a wonderful, patient, and compassionate person. We send our love and support to all of your family.

Kim Debs

June 27, 2016

Sending our deepest condolences to the family for your loss. May the God of all understanding help guard your hearts and thoughts during this difficult time. Exodus 6:3

David and Althea

June 27, 2016

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

D. Hall

June 27, 2016

Dear John and Family:
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. We will always remember Elaine, a wonderful caring person. May God grant her eternal peace.
Peter and Pauline Frezados

Peter and Pauline Frezados

June 27, 2016

You have our deepest sympathies. Elaine will always be in our hearts, hence never truly gone. Mom and Julie send their love and support from Boston, as well.

Alexandria Contes

June 27, 2016

Dear John,
Elyana and I are currently in Greece and will not be able to attend the services. You have our greatest sympathy. Elaine was a wonderful, caring person, and this is a trademark of the Chentes girls. Our prayers are with you and your family.
John and Elyana Damianos

John A. Damianos

June 27, 2016

Dear John and Family,
John and I were saddened to hear of the sudden death of our dear friend Elaine. May God give rest to her soul and comfort all of you.

John and Katherine Demakis

June 26, 2016

My condolences for the loss of your loved one may are heavenly Father comfort your family 1peter 5:9,10

June 26, 2016

We always treasure the heartwarming memories we have of Elaine.

Georgia & Stavros Fountoulakis

June 26, 2016

John: Elaine will always be with us. Sixty years of good times and friendship will not be forgotten. Alan Abrams

June 25, 2016

Sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in God's words found at 1 Peter 5:6. He deeply cares for you and will help you get through this difficult time.

MD

June 25, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Blake and Tracie Johnston and family

R. Blake Johnston

June 24, 2016

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27

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home & Cemetery - Oak Brook Terrace

17w201 Roosevelt Road, Villa Park, IL 60181

Jun

28

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church

2501 South Wolf Rd, Westchester, IL

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Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home & Cemetery - Oak Brook Terrace

17w201 Roosevelt Road, Villa Park, IL 60181

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