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Gussie Simons Obituary

Gussie Simons, nee Kaplan, age 88, beloved wife of the late Louis; loving mother of Diane (the late Marvin) Hammerman and Pam Simons; caring grandmother of Tracy (Joe) and Gregg (Carrie); dear great-grandmother of Sam, Miriam and Aaron. Graveside services Tuesday, 2 p.m. at Waldheim Cemetery, Gate 92, B'nai Shalom, Lot 402, Grave four, 1400 S. Des Plaines, Forest Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice of Holland Homes, 2100 Raybrook S.E., Grand Rapids, MI, 49546, would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday, 5 to 8 p.m., and Wednesday, 3 to 7 p.m. Information:

708-366-0125.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 21, 2006.

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Seena Epstein

November 21, 2006

We were neighbors for over 45 yrs.
I have only good memories of those years. Pam, Diane and family, I send my condolences on your loss.
Thinking of you with deep and sincere sympathy

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