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Cecelia Zemla Obituary
Cecelia R. Zemla, nee Drozd, age 90, at rest February 12th. Beloved wife of the late Theophil "Tiff" Zemla; dearest aunt of Lenore (Carl) Demma, Janet (Bob) Gugluizza and the late Roberta Mayhugh; fond sister of the late Joseph (Ceil) Drozd, Mary (late Joseph) Kraus, Charles Jablonsky, Edward (LaVerne) Jablonsky, Emily "Ginger" (Louis) Leo, Florian (late Loretta) Jablonsky and Richard Jablonsky; also survived by many other nieces, nephews, great and great-grandnieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m. from the Thornridge Funeral Home, Janusz Family Funeral Service, 14318 S. LaGrange Rd., (9600 West/Rte 45), Orland Park to St. Elizabeth Seton Church for 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Member of the National Slovak Society, Queen of the Universe Seniors and Tarkington Park Seniors. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Advocate Charitable Foundation, 205 W. Touhy Ave., Suite 225, Park Ridge, IL, 60068 preferred and appreciated. 708-460-2300.
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Kim, Kyle, Charlie and Alex Hanley
February 14, 2007
We are very sorry for the loss of Aunt Ceil. Aunt Ceil was a sweet lady. May she rest in peace.
Susan Williamson
February 13, 2007
You have my heart-felt sympathy for the loss of your Aunt Ceil. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of the joyful times together. These are the memories that will keep you smiling in this time of sorrow.
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