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Tinley Park - Eleanor Fiddelke, 94, of Tinley Park, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur “Art” Fiddelke and the loving mother of James (Deborah), Cynthia (Michael) Gehant, and Janet (James) Kirer. Eleanor was the proud grandmother of Steven Kirer, Christa (Matt) Gaede, Patrick Gehant, Timothy Gehant, Robert Kirer, Kevin (Morgan) Fiddelke, Michael Gehant, Jessica Kirer, Matthew Fiddelke, and John Gehant. She was also the dear aunt of Judy and the cherished godmother of Carol. Eleanor was the devoted sister of the late Norma.

A Visitation will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Brady-Gill Funeral Home, 16600 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park. The Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at St. George Catholic Church, 6707 175th St., Tinley Park, followed by interment at Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Eleanor's name can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. To contribute, visit https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html.

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