BORN

1913

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Sunset Memorial Gardens

8800 North Alpine Road

Machesney Park, Illinois

Austinette Akerman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 16, 2011.

Arrangements under the direction of Sunset Memorial Gardens, Machesney Park, IL.

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3 Entries

August 16, 2011

Gary and Mary Ann,

So sorry to hear of you loss of your Mom.
Just keep in mind all the great memories you will always have.

Ron and Debi Buchanan

August 16, 2011

Gary and MaryAnn,
So sorry to hear of you loss.
Enjoy all the good memories you will always have.

Ron and Debi Buchanan

August 16, 2011

Greg and Family:

Please accept my condolences.

Jim O'Brien

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