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Clara Oswald Obituary

Clara M. Oswald, nee Schwabe, beloved wife of late William A. Sr.; loving mother of William A. Jr. (Catherine) Oswald and Janet (Vince) Fiorito; dear grandmother of Sheri, Scott, Elizabeth (Brian), Brad, Rebecca and Roseann; fond sister of Erna Leben; aunt of many. Funeral Saturday 9 a.m. from Hursen Funeral Home, S.W. corner of Roosevelt & Mannheim Rds., Hillside/Westchester, to Divine Infant Church, Westchester. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society. Funeral Info toll-free, 800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jul. 31 to Aug. 1, 2003.

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Peggy Mulloy

August 1, 2003

May our Lord extend His hand and bring your beloved Clara into his kingdom.Clara made my life richer for knowing her. I missed our visits when we moved out to Arizona I thought of her a lot during the holidays. She will be remembered as you share your stories and memories of how she lived her life. I lost John last year on Aug. 13 2002 it was his 76th birthday. Sometimes it is simply the Faith in our souls that comfort us. May you know the deep sympathy and concern that are felt for you and all your family.

Diane Krier-Morrow

July 31, 2003

Dear Cousins Jan, Bill and Families,



I am so sorry to hear from Jan of the death of Clara. Michael, Mike and I wish to extend our condolences to all of you. I was thinking of you all planning a trip to Potato Creek State Park in Fish Lake, IN this weekend with a friend and her sons. Distance just keeps us all apart. Clara's passing brings the sorrows of my Mom's, Dorothy Kulovitz, April 12, 2002 passing on her and Wally's 44th wedding anniversary. I know the pain of losing a Mom. It will be with you the rest of your lives. Remember the happy times. It's a funny feeling being an "orphan." Now I wish I had written down all the things that Mom knew...when a generation passes, so does alot of family history. I was just telling Mike the story about the Little People and how he danced twice with you at your and Vince's wedding, Jan. He didn't know he wasn't supposed to monopolize the bride. I think he thought you were there to dance with him. See you all Saturday. Lots of happy memories. Love, Diane Krier-Morrow

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