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Sharon Ambrose Obituary

Sharon Ambrose of Wheeling for 44 years Visitation for Sharon Ambrose (nee Wiley), 70, will be from 9 a.m. until the time of the services at 12 noon Monday, at the Kolssak Funeral Home, Ltd., 189 S. Milwaukee Ave. (two blocks south of Dundee Road), Wheeling. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie. Born May 22, 1936, in Evanston, she died Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, in Highland Park. She was the beloved wife of Antone "Tom" Ambrose; loving mother of Dave Ambrose, Cris (Andrew) Willans, Melissa Ambrose and Julie Ambrose; dear grandmother of Pierce, Kyra, Logan, Robin and Alex; fond sister of Thomas (Maryanne) Wiley; cherished aunt of Brigid and Brian. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Illinois Chapter, 651 W. Washington Blvd., #400, Chicago, IL 60661 appreciated. Sharon's family would like to thank the medical staff at Highland Park Hospital for their care and support. They would especially like to thank Dr. Dragon and the oncology staff. For information, 847-537-6600 or www.kfhinc.com.

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Published by Daily Herald on Aug. 13, 2006.

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Chuck Schumann

November 26, 2006

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Sharon was a wonderful person, and I hope that the memories of her life will bring comfort to your lives. God Bless.

Ralph & Bernice Conley

August 17, 2006

My dear friend has passed after more than 60 years of friendship. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Ren Sanfilip

August 13, 2006

My thoughts and prayers for all friends and family...Ren Sanfilip

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