Theodore W. "Ted" Valavanis

Theodore W. "Ted" Valavanis obituary, Naperville, IL

Theodore W. "Ted" Valavanis

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St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church

1855 5th Ave, Aurora, IL 60504

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Theodore Valavanis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home on Feb. 15, 2026.
Theodore W. "Ted" Valavanis, age 69, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1993, formerly of Lansing, MI, Calumet City, IL, Germantown, TN and Chesterfield, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 13, 2026, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on March 24, 1956, in Lansing, MI.

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A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 5:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540.

An additional visitation will be held Thursday, February 19, 9:00-10:00 AM at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 1855 5th Ave, Aurora, IL 60504, (630) 851-6106.

A funeral service will follow Thursday, 10:00 AM at the church.

Interment: Naperville Cemetery, Naperville.

For more information, please visit www.friedrich-jones.com or call (630) 355-0213.

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Lynn Kirchhoff

Earlier today

Prayers for you and your family, Peggy. We always enjoyed talking to Ted when we were neighbors. Missing you very much and have such fond memories as your neighbors. Our deepest sympathies. Russ & Lynn Kirchhoff

Jim Deschaine

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So sorry for your loss. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Olga

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Thinking of you all and sending love during this difficult time.
Olga and Mike Pellegrino.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

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Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540

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Feb

19

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church

1855 5th Ave, Aurora, IL 60504

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

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Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church

1855 5th Ave, Aurora, IL 60504

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Services provided by

Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.