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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Masako M. Kawano
Masako M.
Kawano
Nov 8, 1927 — Aug 27, 2021
Masako M. Kawano's Obituary
Masako Martha Kawano (nee Fujio), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2021 with her loving family in attendance.
Survived by her devoted husband of 70 years, John, as well as son, Alan (Diane), daughters Susan (Patrick) DiMario and Nancy (Mat) Littleton, and grandchildren Robert, Rachel (Ryan) McNamara, Sarah, and Mathew. Dear sister of Marietta Hidaka, Rita (Kenny) Imamoto, Richard Fujio, and Larry Fujio. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents Masano and Tokutaro Fujio; sisters Sue (Byron) Fujisawa and Aya (Tom) Kaita, Amy (Shag) Okada with niece Jayne, and Dorothy; and in-laws Mits Hidaka, Nancy Fujio, nephew Rick Imamoto, and niece Carleena Fujio.
Born November 8, 1927 in Worland, Wyoming, she touched the lives of her family and friends over the years with her determination, generosity, and sincerity. She selflessly provided support and encouragement while displaying endless energy, unconditional love and honesty. Her strong work ethic was evident throughout her life, starting as a child helping on her family farm in Montana, then graduating as valedictorian from high school, moving to Chicago to start a new life in a totally unfamiliar setting to raise a family, building a home and running a household, to working for General Box, Sears, and Allstate. She managed to make holidays and birthdays so memorable for our family - we will never forget her smile and caring spirit.
Memorial visitation will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021 at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines , Illinois from 10:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 pm. Private family interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Facial Pain Association, 4600 SW 34th Street, #141592, Gainesville, FL 32614,
https://www.facepain.org/
or the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231,
https://www.heart.org/donate
, would be appreciated. Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home and Cremation Center. For information, please call 847-699-9003 or visit
www.glhillsfuneralhome.com
.
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