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Elaine Ksander Obituary

Elaine J. Ksander, nee Johnson, age 88, of LaGrange Park. passed away May 31, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Louis; loving mother of Scott (Peggy), Karen (Bill) Ettelson, and Bruce (Meredith); devoted grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 2; cherished sister of Charles and Ken Johnson; dear aunt to many nieces and nephews, and proud graduate of Kellog School of Management, Northwestern University. Will lie in state 12 noon Thursday, June 7 until time of funeral service at 1pm at Grace Lutheran Church, 200 N. Catherine Ave., LaGrange. Interment Bronswood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Grace Lutheran Church Capital Fund to improve Church accessibility or Alzheimer's Association for research appreciated. Hallowell & James Funeral Home assisting the family, 708-352-6500.

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Published by Central Cook Suburban Life on Jun. 5, 2012.

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Steve Baron

June 7, 2012

I pass along sincere condolences to your whole family on the loss of your mom, grandmother and great grandmother. May her memory continue to be a source of comfort to you.

Terry and Cindy Powell

June 6, 2012

I recently read that 'each life is a miracle that changes the world, and leaves it a better place than it was before.' Your mother, your parents, both were very special people. Our world is definitely a better place for having known them.
May God bless you and sustain you until you are together again.

June 5, 2012

Karen, Bill, Julie and Dave,
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the death of your mother (mother-in-law, grandmother). We know she was quite a lady (just like her daughter. Know that we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Please extend our condolences to Scott, Bruce and their families. Love, Christine, Mark, Caiti, Carleasia and Caileigh Kengott xoxo

Harold & Ann Leitze

June 5, 2012

We are so very sorry for your loss. Elaine was a grand lady and we know she will be sorely missed. May your heart be filled with peaceful thoughts and happy memories.

Cossy & Will Ksander

June 4, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this heavy time. May grief be lightened by grand memories.

Rita Hillman

June 4, 2012

Scott, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how special she was to you and also how proud you were of her accomplishments. I am keeping you in my thoughts.

Ellen Shubart

June 4, 2012

Karen and Bill, So sorry for your loss. We know how much you cared for her and she for you and your family. Ellen Shubar

Ed and Lisa Goodale

June 3, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family in this time of loss. Wishing you peace and memories of happy moments with Elaine in the days to come.

Evey Schweig

June 3, 2012

So sorry for your lose. We are thinking and praying for the entire family.
Evey and John Schweig

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