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Margaret Vlach Obituary

Margaret B. Vlach, nee Grand, 68 of Tinley Park, passed away November 7, 2010 at Provena-St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet. Survived by daughters Michele McKenna-Zaper of Lemont and Tammie Vlach of Tinley Park, one son Richie Vlach of Streator; grandchildren, David Lee, Shannon, Angel, Jeramiah, Adam, Marissa, Bella and Caden and great-grandchildren; David, Dashawn and Haley. Preceded in death by her husband Richard Vlach. Funeral Services were held Thursday November 11, 2010 at Gerharz-Cappetta Funeral Home in Lemont. Pastor Michael Gudgel officiating. Interment followed at Plainfield Township Cemetery.

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Published by Lemont Reporter/Met on Nov. 12, 2010.

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Karen Busch

November 11, 2010

Aunt Marge, i'm going to miss you sooooo much!! Memories of you WILL bring me comfort!! I love you and i thank you for being you and giving me so many awesome "Cousin's"!!!...XXOO

Kim Olsen

November 11, 2010

May the memories and joy of your mother stay with you always. She may not be with you phisically, but spiritually she will never leave your side. My thoughts and prayers will remain with you and your family. With love always.

Tammie Vlach

November 11, 2010

Tammie Vlach

November 11, 2010

Tammie Vlach

November 11, 2010

Today I will bury my mommy, my dearest closest friend!! My heart has been shattered, a piece of me has left with her & yet a piece of her will always remain with me. No one will ever know the love we shared, the laughter and tears!! My life has changed now, i am scared without you. We fought a good fight momma..It's time to rest, my hero... My heart!! We will meet again! Until then watch over me and guide me though. I love you!!!!!Tammie

Angie Hughes

November 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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