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Maralee Kopis Obituary
Born: October 5, 1944
Died: February 26, 2019
Maralee C. Kopis, a resident of Downers Grove, Illinois, most of her life, having attended St. Joseph's Grade School and graduating from Sacred Heart Academy in Lisle, passed away February 26, 2019.
Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Marie Kopis; her brothers, Donald and Jan.
Survived by her sister-in-law, Lois; nieces and nephews, Kelly, Casey, Diana, Donald, Douglas, David, and Andy; great nieces and nephews. She had friends everywhere she went, many for a life-time.
Maralee was a talented seamstress, avid reader, gardener, and great lover of dogs. Given her fondness for animals, donations to the West Suburban Humane Society in Downers Grove (www.wshs-dg.org) would be most appreciated.
Funeral Mass to be held at St. Joseph's Church, 4801 Main Street, Downers Grove at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 22nd. Interment private.
Arrangements by Toon Funeral Home, Downers Grove, IL 630-968-0408.
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From the Staff of Toon Funeral Home
March 14, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Jim Finn
March 12, 2019
my condolences. My sister was a close friend of Maralee's. My prayers go out to her.
Gregory Ouska
March 11, 2019
I only had the opportunity to meet Maralee a couple of times. She was such a sweet, joyous, compassionate person! My condolences to all of her family and close friends.
Mary Frances Marcotte (Souhrada)
March 7, 2019
I remember Maralee as the sweet little girl who lived next door to me when I lived in Lincoln St. as a child.
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Ruth Anzinger
March 7, 2019
Will miss you desparately
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