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Theresa Hanes-Perski Obituary
She was born Dec. 5, 1934, in Bellevue, Ohio, to the late Santo and Gloria Recupero. She was a 54-year resident of the Carpentersville-Algonquin area. She was a former 17-year employee of GD Searle Corp. and a former 24-year employee of Terrace Hill Golf Course. She was a longtime member and former president of the Carpentersville VFW Post 5915 Womens Auxiliary and a member of the Elgin American Legion Post 57.
Survivors include her children, Larry (Julie) Hanes of Algonquin, Bobby Hanes of Ft. Worth, Texas, Cindy (Bob) Sokolowski of Eagle, Wis., Jeff Hanes of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Janice (Ron) Zange of Algonquin; her stepsons, John Perski of Kingston and Michael Perski of Gurnee; 19 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Robert L. Hanes Sr. on June 2, 1987; her second husband, Daniel J. Perski on March 6, 2002; five sisters; and two brothers.
The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 9, at Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Dundee Township East Cemetery, East Dundee.
For information, call the funeral home at 847-426-3436.
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cindy sokolowski
July 24, 2011
No one will miss her more than her family. We are heartbroken.
Dennis Dean
May 10, 2011
Sorry for your loss. I know how hard this time will be. Knowing that three sisters have passed within one month's span has to be very difficult. All three are now reunited with their family and friends. My deepest sympathies to the family.
Your cousin, Denny.
Dennis Dean
May 10, 2011
Sorry about your loss. I know how hard this time will be. With 3 loving mom's has passed in a months time pat, dorothy, and terry. They will be reunited with there family and friends, who we all missed. My deepest sympathy for the families. Dennis Dean [ aunt pat's son ]
Laura Faber
May 10, 2011
Terry will be in my heart forever. It was a pleasure to work with her at Terrace Hill and knowing her my whole life. She was truly a gift to everyone who knew her. I'm so sorry for your loss...
Tom Beise
May 9, 2011
My deepest sympathies to Janice & Ron and all the children. Terry was a delight to be around and always brought some sunshine to our days on the course at Terrace Hills.
May 9, 2011
Larry,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Steve & Kris Widner
Sue Stewart
May 9, 2011
?? The light of your smile will go on forever! ??
Sue Hanes/Stewart
May 9, 2011
??? My heart is deeply saddened by the loss of "MA", Terry, Grandma of my three beautiful children. Thank you for loving me and for all of the wonderful times we shared together as family. Your time here was cut too short and your sweet smile will forever be etched in my mind. Peace be with you and with all of the family as you enter into eternal life with our God ???
Praying for all of you there...Larry,Bob,Cindy,Jeff & Janice as well as your children, spouses & grandchildren during this difficult time. Please accept my condolences.
Rich Bearzotti
May 9, 2011
Deepest sympathies for the lady with the bright smile greeting us every day at the golf course.
Scooter and Mechele Chapman
May 9, 2011
Bob & Jeff,
Keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Cherish the memories. Love you both.
Scooter and Mechele Chapman
Scooter Chapman
May 9, 2011
Bob and Jeff,
We have your entire Family in our Thoughts and Prayers.
Scooter and Mechele Chapman
Runaway Bay, Texas
John Perski
May 9, 2011
I'm sorry for your loss, she was truly an angel, God rest her soul.
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