Sarah Salemi, nee Sciortino age 102, of Marengo, at rest September 9, 2018,cherished wife of the late Frank, loving mother of Sandra (late John Miceli Sr.), Joseph (Karen), and Frank, fond grandmother of John Jr.(Barbara) Miceli, Serena (Thomas) Herr, Joseph (Juli) Miceli, Therese (Aron) Wallace, Barbara Salemi, Kathryn Koon, and Frank (April) Salemi. 14 great grandchildren; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 14, 2018 from 9:00am until 10:00am at Sacred Heart Church, 323 N Taylor St, Marengo, IL, a funeral Mass will follow at 10:00am. Entombment will be private at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please have a Mass said in Sarah’s name.
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