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Gladys Thiele Obituary

Gladys N. Thiele, 99, a 70-year Glen Ellyn resident, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Arlington Heights. Gladys was born January 9, 1909 in Chicago, IL. She was a secretary for Firemen's Fund in Chicago. She was a life long member of Grace Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School for 35 years and was an active member of The Dorcus Guild. Gladys was a life long Cubs fan. Surviving are her children, Shirley (Daniel) Konczyk of Arlington Heights and Leonard (Donna Biere) of Lombard. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 11, 2008 from 3-7 p.m. at Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane St., Glen Ellyn. Funeral Services Monday, May 12, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, Glen Ellyn, with the Rev. Robin Currie officiating. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery in Glen Ellyn. Memorials to Grace Lutheran Church, 493 Forest Ave., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 or to Donor's choice of charity appreciated. Funeral arrangements handled by Leonard Memorial Home, (630) 469-0032.
Published by Central DuPage News/Leader/Post/Press on May 8, 2008.

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Tracy McMahon

May 10, 2008

Dear Konczyk family,
My heartfelt sympathies for your loss. I know that your lives here will never be the same (how could they), but I also know that one day you will have the joy of being with your Mom/Grandma again. May God grant you peace and strength until that day comes.

Katie Kinsey

May 8, 2008

Dear Len and family,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your dear mother. I know you will miss her dearly and I wish you the time to grive as needed.

Warm Regards,

Katie K

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