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Alkistis Wonais

1926 - 2014

BORN

1926

DIED

2014

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Salerno's Galewood Chapels

1857 N. Harlem Ave.

Elmwood Park, Illinois

Alkistis Wonais Obituary

Alkistis Wonais, age 88, a resident of Lisle, IL, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2014. She was born on September 20, 1926 in Greece. Alkistis is survived by her loving sons, Dr. Gus (Rene) Wonais and William Wonais, and her cherished grandchildren, John Peter and Chris Wonais, Alexis (fiance Jordan), John, Vanessa and Dean Wonais. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Wonais and their son, Peter (Carol) Wonais. She was a loving wife, mother and Yiayia that devoted her life to her family. For those who would like to leave a lasting tribute to the life of Alkistis Wonais, memorials may be made to Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. Visitation will be Sunday, December 28, 3:00 until 8:00 PM at Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Avenue, Chicago, 60707. All are invited to gather together on Monday, December 29, at 10:30 AM for funeral services at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 601 S. Central Ave., Chicago. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove. Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Naperville is entrusted with arrangements. For info please call 630-355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2014.

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Lola Payne

January 6, 2015

Bill and Gus, My deepest sympathy to you and your Family for the loss of your beloved Mother. May God rest her soul.

Peter Karahalios

December 30, 2014

We are so terribly sorry for your loss. We were unaware that your mother had passed away or we certainly would have attended the wake. Our sympathies to your entire family. May her memory be eternal. Peter Karahalios and Anastasia Terovolas

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28

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Salerno's Galewood Chapels

1857 N. Harlem Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707

Dec

29

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Assumption Greek Orthodox Church

601 S. Central Ave., Chicago, IL 60707

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Salerno's Galewood Chapels

1857 N. Harlem Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707

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