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ANN DE DERA Obituary

Ann F. De Dera, nee Saher, age 94, of La Grange Park, excellent homemaker and extraordinary baker. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. De Dera; fond mother of Robert (Sandra) De Dera, Sharon (Steve) Adochio, Kathleen (Frank) Mangan and the late Mathew De Dera; dear grandmother of Bill (Rebecca) Adochio, Mike (Sarah) Adochio, Cara De Dera, Elissa De Dera, Annie Mangan, Mary Kathleen Mangan, Lisette De Dera, Katie Mangan and Patrick Mangan; great-grandmother of Evelyn, Isabelle, Abigail and Angelo; devoted sister of Libby Wolf and Margaret Saher. Visitation Monday, July 25, 2011, 3 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 9 to 9:30 a.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to your favorite charity. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 24, 2011.

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Karen Mitiu

July 25, 2011

Please accept my love and sympathy in the loss of your lovely mom. I'll remember her for the smile and fun she shared along with her baking. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

July 24, 2011

You are all in our prayers. Your Mom was such a sweet and wonderful lady.
Ed, Kathy, Sherry and Josephine Krajniak

Madelyn Balitz

July 24, 2011

My condolences to Kathy, Frank and Bob and Sherri and their family. Ann had a wonderful laugh and was a fun mom! I am ever so grateful that I spent time celebrating her 94th Birthday with her! What terrific children she has as well that were so loyal and loving to her throughout her life!! Love, Madelyn (Giloth) Balitz

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