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Renate Upitis Obituary

Renate E. Upitis, nee Goebel, age 75; beloved wife of Elmar Upitis; loving mother of Yvette Arnoux, Karen (Richard) Johnson and Lorna (Joseph) Sutton; cherished grandmother of Neil Sutton; fond aunt of Erik Upitis and Peter Upitis; dear cousin of Werner Dermitzel. Memorial Visitation Saturday 12 Noon until time of Memorial Service at 3:30pm at Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, 4343 Main St. (1 blk. So. of Ogden Ave.), Downers Grove. Interment Private. Donations may be made to the American Lung Association, www.lung.org or the Cancer Research Foundation, www.cancerresearchfdn.org, are appreciated. 630-968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com

Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 27, 2015.
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Elmar,

Just now heard. My sincere condolences. Fond memories of long ago.

Scott Dorney

October 5, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan

September 2, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Amy Chandler

August 28, 2015

Elmar: I was very sorry to learn of your wife's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time, and I hope that if there is anything at all that I can do to be of service to you, you will let me know.

Jeff Henry

August 28, 2015

Elmar, you and your family are in my prayers.


Jay Cameron
ASME Code Committee colleague

August 27, 2015

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12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home - Downers Grove

4343 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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Memorial service

3:30 p.m.

Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home - Downers Grove

4343 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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