BORN

1918

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Eleanor Kalafut Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 15, 2012.

Eleanor M. Kalafut, nee Walerczyk, beloved wife of the late Michael. Devoted mother of Roger and Alan. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday 9:15 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn to St. Denis Church Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3:00-9:00 p.m. For info 708-636-1193 or visit www.blakelamboaklawn.com.

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October 18, 2012

My name is Meredith and I was Eleanor's physical therapist at Manor Care. I have so many great memories working with my Eleanor. I will always remember her as a very sweet and positive person who would always make my day! She will definitely be missed.

October 17, 2012

GOD is our refuge from the tough winds of life. Sorry for your loss.

October 17, 2012

Claudia Hunter

Dear Alan and Roger,

I send my deepest sympathies to you on the loss of your mother.

I have many fond memories of Eleanor. She was always ready to go for a ride after we went to 4:00 mass and then out to dinner on Saturdays with my Mom and I and Bernice and sometimes Vera.

I would ask her if she had to get home right after dinner, and she would always say "I don't have any babies at home, so off we would go to look at Halloween decorations or Chirstmas lights, she and Bernice loved it.

Now she is reunited with your Dad, and I'm sure they had a wonderful reunion.

She was always so proud of you both. You made her very happy.

Take care,

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