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LEONA NUSKO Obituary

Leona E. Nusko, nee Liske, age 86, beloved wife of Jim; loving mother of Carol Jean; sister of Clarence (Jacqueline) Liske; dearest aunt of Janet (Tim) Sheldon, Ellen (Mike) Kehe and Heide (Hans) Otten; great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, Oct. 31, lying in state from 10 a.m. until time of service, 11 a.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 W. Palatine Rd., Prospect Heights. Interment Concordia Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Matz Funeral Home, 410 E. Rand Rd., Mt. Prospect. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Our Redeemer Church or the charity of your choice, appreciated. Information, 847-394-2336.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 29, 2009.

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Anita Kelekar

November 8, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Cathy Tampir

November 2, 2009

Dear Carol, I just heard about your dear mother today and am so sorry to hear of her passing. Please know that I will be thinking of you and your family. I hope you can find strength and comfort in knowing that she is now in God's loving care.
Love,

October 31, 2009

Carol, I wanted to pass on our condolences on the passing of your mom. I knew her when she worked at Zurich. I will always have the best memories of a perpetually happy lady ! Barry Neff

Laurie Sykuta

October 29, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. I could help you make Christmas cookies or just give you a shoulder or a big hug or prayers or all of the above.

Susan Osada

October 29, 2009

Jim,

Thoughts and prayers are with you, from both myself and Chester and Louise.

Susan Osada

Dorothy Grauer

October 29, 2009

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

October 29, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you, Jim & Carol Jean. We remember the great family get-togethers when we were younger, and how much fun Leona and you were.

The Kuehn Family
Bob, Lorry, Randy & Ryan (Madison, Wi)

October 29, 2009

Jim, and Carol, we so sorry to hear about Leona. You are in our prayers, and thoughts.

Kathy & Evelyn Butler

October 29, 2009

The Grieb Family sends our Deepest Sympathies to you Jim, and Carol Jean. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

James & Carol Grieb, Sr. & Michelle, Peoria, AZ
James & Carol Grieb, Jr. & Family (CA)
Bryan & Cheryl Grieb & Family, Peoria, AZ

Joy Washburn

October 29, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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