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Alva Nestander Obituary

Alva Linnea Nestander, nee Larson, age 83, beloved wife of Wayne Nestander; loving mother of Ann Norine and Ben Eric. Memorial service Sunday, July 14, 2002 at 4 p.m. at Our Saviours Lutheran Church, 815 S. Washington, Naperville, IL 60565. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to American Hearing Research Foundation, 55 E. Washington, Suite 2022, Chicago, IL 60602, 312-726-9670 or to American Lung Association, 1440 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, 312-246-2000.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 7, 2002.

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Jim & Kate Warren

July 13, 2002

Ann: We are sorry for your family's loss and also because we can't be there with you. We have offered a Mass here in California for your Mom. You are in our prayers.

Love Jim & Kate

Jean Nicholaou

July 12, 2002

I am so sorry for your loss. I know that you will miss her but just know that she is with God and that she is happy, healthy, and smiling down at you. Love, Jean

Gale Holsman

July 11, 2002

Ann, Sorry for your loss. I remember when my dad pass, times were hard. It gave me a calm felling knowing he went to better place. For this life is celebrated! Wanted you to know I am thinking of you...Gale

Alex Pappas

July 10, 2002

We will all miss her. She was a very dear lady that always had a smile on her face.

Roy and Shirley Meeder

July 7, 2002

Dear Wayne....we were grieved to read of Linnea's passing today. We pray that "the peace that passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

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