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Vida Wilson Obituary

Vida Wilson Vida "V.J." Wilson, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully at her home on November 3, 2013 at the age of 82. Vida was the beloved wife of 56 years to the late Ervin F. Wilson, Jr.; loving mother of Pamela (John) Schnake, Thomas (Terri) Wilson, Jane (Brian) Sterrett and Robert (Erin) Wilson; cherished grandmother of Mark, David and Kate Schnake; Lauren (Keith) Lichtenberg and T.J. Wilson; Billy, Charlie and Courtney Sterrett; Teddy and Liz Wilson; honored great grandmother of Molly Lichtenberg; dear sister of the late Shirley Hilborn and fond sister in law of Jack Hilborn. V.J. will be remembered as a world traveler, avid reader and an accomplished Bridge player. She was a proud member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority at Miami University of Ohio and continued her involvement in its alumni association. Visitation at Pedersen Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York St., Elmhurst, on Saturday, November 9, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service 11:30 a.m. Private Interment to follow at Mount Emblem Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Elmhurst Memorial Home Health and Hospice Care, 855 N. Church Ct., Elmhurst, IL 60126 appreciated. For info 630-834-1133 or pedersenryberg.com

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Nov. 8, 2013.

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Bob Scott

November 19, 2013

V J was a classmate of mine back at WCHS and she was a good friend of my twin sister Roberta.
Rest is peace Lovely Lady, Bob ScottB

Uncle Erv and Aunt VJ - #2 - 2010

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Service

11:30 a.m.

Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home

435 North York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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