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MARIE SMELHAUS Obituary

Marie J. Smelhaus, nee Jandacek, died Sept. 22, 2010, age 74; wife of the late Stanley F. Smelhaus; mother of Jana (Petko) Conev, Stan (Carrie) Peters and Helen Otcenasek; grandmother of Kristina (Robert) Kosyluk Rianna (Jerry) Bachan, Michella Conev Carolyn and Diana Peters Nikole, Natalie and Angela Otcenasek; great-grandmother of Jacob Kosyluk; sister of Tony (Carmella) and Petr (Louise) Jandacek and Vera (the late Gary) Wilt; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, September 29, 2010 9 a.m.,from Svec & Sons Funeral Home, 6227 West Cermak Rd., to Czech Catholic Mission Church, 9415 Rochester Ave., Brookfield, IL. For mass at 11 a.m. Cremation private, Visitation Tuesday, Sept. 28, from 2 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to charity of your choice appreciated, 708-484-2050 or 773-242-2027.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 26, 2010.

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Jim & Julie Corwith

February 13, 2011

Dear Marie's family, The photo letter we received was so touching. We thank you for getting it put together & then mailing it to us. She was involved with my folks move & my brother's & was a good friend. She is missed.

Karen Zahrobsky

February 9, 2011

To the family of Marie Smelhaus- So very sorry for your loss. Marie was a great friend to me and my late husband. We will all miss her

Karen Zahrobsky

February 9, 2011

To the family of Marie Smelhaus Marie will be greatly missed. she was a great friend to me and my late husband Joe. Bless you all,and sorry for your loss.

Vlasta Sneberger

September 30, 2010

Dear Vera, Tony and Marie's Family,

I am so very sorry for your great loss. Maruska was a wonderful, energetic and precious human being who will be greatly missed by those of us who enjoyed her warm friendship. The loss of a person you love is very difficult to bear, no matter what the circumstances are. May your cherished memories of your life's journey together bring you some measure of peace.

My heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you all.

Clemmy Jasinski

September 28, 2010

Dear Ones,
No matter where I lived, Marie always found me at Christmas time. It was because of those wonderful letters, that I've always been close to the Jandacek/Smelhaus families through all these years. Because of my friendship with her "baby" sister, Vera, I've had the privilege of knowing Marie for over 50 years. She was a vibrant and caring woman that I know will be missed, but through all those memories of her she will live on in your hearts. Know that you are all in my prayers during this time. Much love to all of you.

September 27, 2010

Dear Family of Marie,

My heartfelt sympathy to all of you in your loss - May the many memories that you have of happy moments and times spent together sustain you during your grief.

Marie was a high school friend and though we have had some occasions to see each other over the many years, her annual Christmas letter has kept me in touch with her - I will surely miss her and her letters.

Anne Ferrone, Dixon, Illinois

Dennis Kabelka

September 27, 2010

Very sorry to hear that a friend from way back is gone

Debbie Drews

September 26, 2010

Dear Stan, Carrie, Carolyn and Diana,

Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. We were sorry to hear this!

Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you!

Love, Dave, Debbie, Claire and Jane

Lynn & Don Wilber

September 26, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Marie always had incredible enery, which I admired. When I first started out in real estate, she was always willing to help me out if I asked her for assistance. Please accept our deepest condolences.

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