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EDNA SCHIMKA Obituary

Edna Schimka lifelong resident of Des Plaines Edna Schimka, 92, passed away at home on July 10, 2011. She was the beloved wife of the late Anton; loving mother of Antoinette Gordon, Patricia (Roger) Wood and Michael (Myrna) Schimka; cherished grandmother of Marc (Pamela) Gordon, Jodi (Gary) Stephens, Tracy (Andrew) Rawlings, Brian Wood, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Wood, Tony (Jennifer) Schimka and Andrea (Christopher) Thier and great-grandmother of 16 loving children. Services are private. Memorials to a charity of your choice appreciated. Arrangements were made by Cremation Society of Illinois, 847-577-6505.

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Published by Daily Herald on Jul. 13, 2011.

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Ken & Pam Kovacs

July 27, 2011

Mike, Myrna, & Family, We offer our sympathy in the loss of Edna. She was a tough ,and great woman. We are both honored to have known her. You are very fortunate to have had her in your lives for so long. May she rest in peace and in your hearts forever.

Wally & Cathy Gizella

July 20, 2011

Mike and Myrna, I am so sorry to hear about Ma Schimka, she will be missed. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

July 16, 2011

Mike & Myrna:

I am so sorry to hear about Edna. She was always so nice and a great sport. I know how much help she was to Myrna and she will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathy to you and all the family.

Penny Klopp

Dave & Mary Witt

July 14, 2011

Sorry to hear about Ma Schimka. We were out of town and just found out. She was a great lady at the helm of a good family. You are all in our thoughts.

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