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Marilyn DeStefano Obituary

Marilyn C. DeStefano, nee Bardwell. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Loving mother of Thomas J. (Sarah Bickel), Mary Beth, Joseph M (Candace Hrones)., Bryan R. and the late James W. DeStefano.Dear Grandmother of Bryant, Lindsey, Jessica and Roxanne. Great-grandmother of Leo and Inara. Sister of Paul, Frank, and the late Harry Bardwell. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alliance for the Mentally Ill, 1536 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60642. Funeral Monday, April 27, 9:30 am from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., to Queen of All Saints Basilica for Mass at 10 am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 1-5 pm. Info 773-736-3833 or visit Marilyn's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 24, 2015.

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Monica Wiedlin-Torres

April 24, 2015

Such a special, kind and dear woman. It was a priviledge to know her. She will be so missed. God bless her wonderful family. Love to all,

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Apr

26

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Smith-Corcoran Chicago Funeral Home

6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

Apr

27

Funeral

9:30 a.m.

Smith-Corcoran Chicago Funeral Home

6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

Apr

27

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Queen of All Saints Basilica

IL

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6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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