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Arlene Wilson Obituary

Arlene ''Lee'' Wilson, 88, beloved wife of the late Edward W.; loving mother of Deborah O'Rourke and Scott (Donna); dear grandmother of Caitlin and Jillian O'Rourke and Samantha and Christopher Wilson. Funeral Thursday, September 28, 11 a.m., at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Interment Eden Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 4 until 9 p.m. Info 773-561-6874.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Sep. 26 to Sep. 27, 2006.

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George, Paula and Rick Landis

October 7, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Christine Yount ( Chlopowicz)

September 28, 2006

Dear Scott and Family

I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I will keep her in my prayers and hope that all of you find peace.

Claire Rose

September 27, 2006

I have fond memories of Arlene from childhood family gatherings.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Claire(Ruckdeschel) & Roger Rose

Shirley Rodig

September 26, 2006

Dear Deb, Scott and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you strength to face the times to come.
OUR love to you, Shirley and Family

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