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Theodore Costa Obituary

Theodore S. Costa, 79, of Sun Lake, AZ, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on November 19, 2005. He was born in Chicago. Theodore was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Jane and later wife, Anne Marie. He is survived by his children Bette Anne (Wayne) Rakers, Louise (Jim) Basgall, Theodore (Trisha) and Constance Costa; step sons Ray (Nancy) Kane, William (Peggy) Kane and David (Leslie) Kane; loving brother of Mary, Conny and Ann. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at South Park Church, 1330 S. Cortland, Park Ridge, Sunday, November 27, 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Nov. 26 to Nov. 27, 2005.

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Vernon Woerner

November 26, 2005

My deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow. He will be missed.

Laddie & Marilyn Janda

November 25, 2005

To Ted's family - He was a joy to know and he will be missed. He is probably making balloons in heaven for all the little children.

ANN RUSIN

November 21, 2005

YOU ARE FOREVER IN MY HEART TED

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