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Mary Sliepka Obituary

Mary P. Sliepka, age 91, cherished daughter of the late Anthony and the late Augustina (nee Kollar) Sliepka, loving sister of the late Olga (late Alfred) Hilgendorf and the late Mildred (late Michael Sr.) Beno, dear aunt of Carol (Robert) Melynk, Michael Beno Jr., Joanne, Elaine and Roger Hilgendorf and the late Martin Hilgendorf, great-aunt of Katie Melnyk. Visitation Friday, February 8, 3:00pm to 8:00pm at KURATKO-NOSEK FUNERAL HOME 2447 S. DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside. Funeral Saturday, lying in state 9:30 am until time of funeral service 10:00 am at Saints Peter & Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 250 Woodside Rd., (Corner of 31st Street and DesPlaines Ave.) Riverside. Interment Bohemian National Cemetery. Info: 708-447-2500 or www.kuratko-nosek.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 7, 2013.

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