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LEONA BRESCIA Obituary

Leona "Lee" M. Brescia, nee Olechna, of Carol Stream formerly of LaGrange. Loving mother of Charlene (Tom) Nelmark, Geralyn (Ron) DeFabio and Marc (Kim); cherished grandmother of six; great grandmother of one; dear sister of Albin (Helen) Olechna and the late Fabian (the late Lottie) Olechna; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Funeral prayers Wednesday 9:30 a.m. from Brust Funeral Home, 415 N Gary Ave., Carol Stream to St Luke's Catholic Church, 401 Cochise Ct., Carol Stream for Mass 10 a.m. Interment St Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to the American Cancer Society or H.E.L.P. (Homes for Endangered or Lost Pets), St Charles, IL 60174. 630-510-0044

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 16, 2012.

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Mary McKinney

December 19, 2012

I am so sorry for having missed her wake and funeral. Despite all her cancer treatments and side effects she always had a bright smile. I remember one time she asked me how she looked with her wig. Who noticed the wig with that smile. I was sad to hear of her death at church. My life was blessed for having known her. Your free now my friend. One more hug to you

Mary McKinney

December 19, 2012

I am so sorry for having missed her wake and funeral. Despite all her cancer treatments and side effects she always had a bright smile. I remember one time she asked me how she looked with her wig. Who noticed the wig with that smile. I was sad to hear of her death at church. My life was blessed for having known her. Your free now my friend. One more hug to you

Debbie Templin

December 17, 2012

Lee was such a bright light in my life. Always positive, always loving and caring. Lee will be missed and remembered. I was truly blessed to have her in my life.

Tina Rutschman

December 17, 2012

Grandma Lee took me and my children into her home when we didn't have anywhere else to go. I don't know what I would have done without her. She will be truly missed.

Carol Fredericks

December 16, 2012

I worked with Lee for many years at LaGrange Hospital in Radiology. She was truly a wonderful and compassionate person, always smiling and always saw the best in people. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family for their grievous loss.She will be greatly missed.

Cindy & Dean Michna

December 16, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. My family got to know Leona a short time ago thru Uncle Fabian and we learned what a wonderful person she was. She was always smiling and very positive. I know your families will truly miss her as will ours. May God wrap his arms around you and your families and give you comfort at this time. We are so glad we got to know her for the short time we did. We will miss her.

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