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Susan Bartanen Obituary

Susan Marie Bartanen, age 47, of Elmhurst, passed away April 17, 2008. Born August 17, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois. She was a resident at the Ray Graham Home in Addison for many years. She worked in the nursery at Epiphany Lutheran Church. Survivors include her siblings Thomas (Christine) Bartanen and Irma (Robert) McFarland; niece Katri. Preceded in death by her parents Otto & Kaisa Bartanen. Visitation 9:00 am to 10:30 am, Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S Spring Rd, Elmhurst, IL. Memorial Service 10:30 am, Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Interment Elm Lawn Cemetery. Information (630) 834-3515
Published by East DuPage Press/Spectator/Argus on Apr. 21, 2008.

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