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Florence Bristow Obituary

Florence M. Bristow nee: Koehn age 96. Beloved wife of the late Luther "Gil" Bristow. Loving mother of Verna Lea (The late James) Francissen, Sherry (James) Kerrigan, Juanita "Jibby" Bristow and Lisa (Roger) Pruim. Cherished grandmother of Alanna (Al) Mientus, James Kerrigan, Joseph (Rochelle) Kerrigan, Benjamin Pizur, Jennifer (Nick) Janecki, Kevin Pizur, Bernard (Megan) Pruim, Emily (Paul) Kuzma and Amanda Pruim. Great Grandmother of Madison, Dylan, Ian, Moxie, Jackson, Fionn, Coraline, Aiden, Emmett and Sonya. Fond aunt and friend of many. A special thank you to all of the amazing and loving caregivers who cared for Florence. Visitation Monday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Funeral Tuesday May 2, 2017 Chapel Service 10:30 am at the Schmaedeke Funeral Home 10701 S. Harlem Ave. Worth. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Faith Lutheran Church 9701 Melvina Ave. Oak Lawn, IL. 60453 appreciated. Service information 708-448-6000 or www.schmaedekefuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Apr. 30 to May 2, 2017.

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EL

May 1, 2017

With deepest sympathy, It's always sad to hear of a family member or a friend leaving us. But the memories of them will be kept alive by all the people whose hearts they're touched. In hope that you will see them again. "Draw close to God and he will draw close to you."

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May 1, 2017

Dear Sherry, Verna, Juanita and Lisa please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. May the words at Matthew 5:4 help comfort you during this difficult time.

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