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Ardele Payne Obituary

ARDELE JOSEPHINE PAYNE Ardele Josephine Payne, age 95, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully August 7, 2013. Beloved wife of William T., for over 74 years; loving mother of Thomas E.(Jean) and the late William; dear mother-in-law of Joan Ward; proud grandmother of Thomas M. and Dave (Tina) Payne and great-grandmother of Jack and Ford; dear daughter of the late Mynette and Edward Beberger. Services and Interment Private. Arrangements handled by Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst. 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Aug. 16, 2013.

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August 28, 2013

Dear Bill, Ardele was one of my favorite people. She was always happy to see me and greeted me so warmly. I know you will miss her dearly as will Toomy and his family. A Mass will be offered out here in California. My Mom will be mighty happy to see her! Love, Patty Jo

Jack McGinnis

August 27, 2013

I was so sad to hear of Ardele's Passing. Her kind, warm and welcoming nature will stay in the memory of all who knew her. We will keep Bill and Tommy as well as Ardele in our prayers.

The Gibbons Family

August 16, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

August 12, 2013

On behalf of the members of the Elmhurst Police Department, please accept our most heartfelt sympathies on the passing of Ardele. Our thoughts and prayers are with Retired-Chief Payne and the Payne family during this difficult time.

Michael Ruth, Chief of Police

Mary Schuman

August 11, 2013

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family, Tom and Jean. May you find comfort in the many good memories you have.

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