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Josephine Deleshe Obituary

Josephine M. Deleshe (nee Smith) age 74, of Darien, former 33 year resident of the village of Lyons. Beloved husband of William H. Deleshe. Loving mother of the late Deborah (James) Meyers, Denise "China" Deleshe, Diane (Harold) Duncan, Donna (Mike) Medlin, Doreen (Brian) Patrick, Deanna (Michael) Stankus and David (Bridget) Deleshe. Dear "Nana" of Jimmy (Nola) Healy, Louis Duncan, Sadie Jo Medlin, Abby Jo Duncan, Jenna Medlin, Brittany Bielecki, Zachary Deleshe, Dylan Medlin, Trace Medlin, Christopher Patrick, Aidan Deleshe, Makenna Deleshe, Nicholas Stankus, Keagan Deleshe and Benjamin Stankus. Adoring great-grandmother of Ashley Meyers, Taylor Meyers, Bella Medlin, Kyleigh Meyers, Madison Medlin, Michael Medlin and Joseph Nyman. Fond aunt of Carmen (Maria) Molfese, Ronald (Delores) Molfese, Michelle Smith and the late Patsy and the late Debbie Smith. Dear sister of the late Richard (Francis) Smith and the late Adeline (Nicholas) Bicucci. Josephine will be missed by her faithful companion Chong. Josephine was a former teacher's aide for Lyons School District #103. Visitation Wednesday, September 3 and Thursday September 4, 2008 at the Mt Auburn Funeral Home, 4101 S. Oak Park Avenue, Stickney from 3 to 8pm. Funeral Friday 9:00am from the funeral home to St. Hugh Church in Lyons for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Information at 708-749-2033

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Published by Central Cook Suburban Life on Sep. 4, 2008.

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Donna M Deleshe

August 28, 2025

Another year without you. Until we meet again Mom fly with the angels and thanks for taking care of my baby girl Sadie Jo till were together again, Love you Mom.

Donna DeLeshe

March 5, 2017

Thinking of you!! <3 Miss you tons! <3

Donna

February 5, 2014

love you!

April 7, 2012

Dearest Mom,

Just a note to say I miss you
and love you with all my heart.
Happy Easter Mom, #4 daughter xoxoxoxo

Sadie jo

February 1, 2012

Your spirit lives on

Sadie jo

February 1, 2012

I love you nana and I miss u everyday . With my whole heart and soul

Brittany

April 21, 2011

I miss you Nana.

Ben Hernandez

September 4, 2008

Doreen and family,

My condolences. On behalf of Shelli, me and the kids, our prayers go out to your mother and your family.

David Pacione

September 3, 2008

Doreen, I am very sorry for your loss. May your family be strong in this tough time. My family and I will pray for you.

Ron, Judy, and April

September 3, 2008

China,
We are very sorry for your families loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
today and always.

Kandy Sladek

September 3, 2008

Doreen - So sorry to hear about your mom. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

Chief Wolfe

September 3, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Peter Van Veen

September 3, 2008

Doreen,

I am so very sorry for your loss. In this difficult time know that others pray for your mother, you and your family.

Peter and Susan Van Veen

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