Madelaine Y. Zander's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2026 in Thornton, Illinois

Madelaine Y. Zander

October 13, 1943 - July 23, 2026 (82 years old)

Thornton, Illinois

Madelaine Y. Zander's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2026 in Thornton, Illinois

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Smits Funeral Homes Ltd

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Madelaine Y. Zander

October 13, 1943 - July 23, 2026 (82 years old)

Thornton, Illinois

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Madelaine Y. Zander Obituary

The passing of Madelaine Y. Zander of Thornton, Illinois occurred on July 23, 2026. Madelaine, born on October 13, 1943, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her sisters-in-law, Margaret Pearson and Janet Sanders (late Alton Jr.); and her parents, Caspar Aubert and Alice Aubert. She is survived by: her husband Raymond A. Zander; her children, Kimberly Callahan (James), Jennifer Saraivanov (George) and Daniel Zander (Sharon); her grandchildren, Jessica, Rebecka, Raymond McCrary, Danielle and Sean Zander; her stepgrandchild Jaime Rangos (Nick); and her stepgreat-granddaughter Athena Rangos.

Memorial contributions may be given to National Aphasia Association (http://www.aphasia.org.).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smits Funeral Homes Ltd



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July 26

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St. Paul Lutheran Church
508 N Chicago Rd, Thornton, IL 60476

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July 26

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St. Paul Lutheran Church
508 N Chicago Rd, Thornton, IL 60476

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