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Karen was a world-traveler, but especially loved her trips to Greece. She worked at Orba for over 40 years as a receptionist, where she made many friends. She will be dearly missed.
Family and friends to meet for Funeral Service 12 p.m. Noon on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Holy Transfiguration Chapel in Elmwood Cemetery, 2905 Thatcher Ave., River Grove. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Muzyka & Son Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to PAWS Chicago, https://donate.pawschicago.org/give/503080/?_gl=1*1i2baqs*_gcl_au*MzkxODc4NDQ2LjE3MzY5NjkzMDE.#!/donation/checkout or For more information, please call (773) 545-3800.
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Elmwood Cemetery
2905 North Thatcher Road
River Grove, IL 60171 Previous Events
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JAN 22. 12:00 PM (CT)
Holy Transfiguration Chapel
2905 N Thatcher Ave
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