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LILLIAN GRAEF Obituary

Lillian Graef, nee Bussian, age 87, of Fox Lake formerly of Chicago; beloved wife of Gerald; loving mother of Ron (Sue) , Susan Graef-Freise, Rob (JoAnne), Bill (Tamela), and Kathy(Jim) Frank; cherished grandmother of Peter(Tatiane), Jonathan (Autumn), Elizabeth, Mark (Lindsey), Ann, Erin, Seta, Kimberlee (Zach), James, Danielle, Zach, Benjamin, and Matthew. Celebration of Life Tuesday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m. at Community of Faith Lutheran Church, 3010 E. Solon Rd., Spring Grove. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church. For info, call 815-675-0550 or www.springgrovefuneralchapel.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 15, 2010.

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October 27, 2010

Our heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family. God bless!

Harold II and Traci Downs and family

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October 20, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

October 16, 2010

Sincere Condolences and our Sympathy in your time of grief. Wonderful memories.

God's Blessings and Love

Hal and Lois Downs and Family

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