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Claire Curda Obituary
Claire H. Curda, nee Vanek, age 100, of Brookfield, formerly of La Grange Park,
beloved wife of the late James W. Curda; fond mother of Wesley A. (Joyce) Curda and James T. (Donna) Curda; grandmother of Michael (Karijo) Kurda, David J. (Terri)
Curda, Lisa Curda, Lynn Derickson and Eric Curda; great-grandmother of eight; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Interment
private Bohemian National Cemetery.
Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or
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Memories and Condolences
for Claire Curda
3 Entries
George Ficker
June 23, 2008
Jim & Donna
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom - wow - 100 yrs.
In our prayers
George & Fran
Edward (T Vaneks cousin) Podlesak
June 22, 2008
I was sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She and my mom went to school together and graduated together from Robert Burns grade school. She often spoke of her. I have many fond memories of your folks at Hatfield.
David and Debbie Panosh
June 21, 2008
Aunt Toots was a very good friend of my mother and father. We had many wonderful and fun times together.I know she will be very much missed.Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
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