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Olga Gerber Obituary

Olga Gerber, nee Machay, 86, lifetime resident of Blue Island, beloved wife of the late Richard J.; cherished mother of Richard, Nancy Jenen and Keith (Kathleen); loving grandmother of Stefanie, Melissa and Joy Jenen; dear sister of James (Lorraine) Lanzrath, Clarence (Beverly) Lanzrath and the late George (late LaVerne), late John and late Alice DiNovo. Lifetime member of Eastern Star and active in many Blue Island senior citizen organizations. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. at Krueger Funeral Home, 13050 Greenwood Ave., Blue Island. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at Ev. Community Church, 2237 W. 120th St., Blue Island. Interment First Ev. Lutheran Cemetery, Alsip. Memorial donations to Ev. Community Church or American Heart Association. 708-388-1300.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 14, 2006.

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Olga Herdova

September 22, 2006

Dear Rich, Nancy, Keith,
I am deeply sorry to hear about loss of
your mother Olga. I am part of your Slovak family and I wanted to find you longer time and to remember your mother her roots, but it seems it is too late and I am really very sorry about that. I hope this my deep condolence will help to know each other in future, pls contact me. Many greetings to all of you.
Olga Herdova
Slovak Republic
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Penny & Halil Samuk

September 21, 2006

We came to know Olga through our friendship with her daughter, Nancy, and grand-daughter, Joy. Olga was a delightful lady and a joy to be around. We will miss her!

Ruth & Ken Ulrich

September 15, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Joy Jenen

September 14, 2006

uncle keith rich and mom i love her and miss her too Love Joy Jenen her grandaughter!!!:(

Adra Kryszczuk

September 14, 2006

Olga was a lovely person and I'm so glad I got to meet her. I know she will be missed!

Karen Gardner

September 14, 2006

Rich, Keith and Nancy,

Your mother was a great lady and one of my mother's favorite people. I bet they are up there chatting away and rehasing the good old days!



My deepest condolences to you and your families.

Karen Gardner

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