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Viola Petr Obituary

Mrs. Viola R. Petr, age 93, an 87 year of Berwyn passed away on June 27, 2011. She was born on March 8, 1918. Mrs. Petr played the organ, enjoyed bowling, knitting and loved her home in Michigan. Aunt of Carol Peek and Doreen Sekyra. Preceded in death by her husband, Melvyn H. Petr. Visitation was Thursday, June 30, 2-9 p.m. at Svec & Sons Funeral Home, 6227 West Cermak Rd., Berwyn. She was lain in state in Concordia Lutheran Church, 3144 So. Home Ave., Friday, July 1, 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials to Shriners Hospital for Children appreciated. Arrangements by Svec & Sons Funeral Home. Info: (708) 484-2050

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Published by East Cook Life on Jul. 2, 2011.

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Tom Rockwell

June 11, 2012

Vi and Mel were next door neighbors of my mother in New Buffalo MI for many years. She was the last of the group. I only just learned of her passing which tolls sadly the end of an era.

Alan Zak

July 3, 2011

I was sorry to read of Mrs. Petr's passing. She and Mr. Petr were neighbors and friends of my Mother

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