Elna Dee Vana, nee Hicks, age 95, beloved wife of the late George (2003). Loving mother of Susan (Robert) Tesauro and Jeff (Joan) Vana. Cherished grandmother of Tim Tesauro, Anna (Tom) Gilman and Matt Tesauro; Phil Vana, Laura (Wes) Husband, Alan Vana and Gwen Vana. Dearest great-grandmother of Seth and Ava. Fond sister of Alice Howard, Orris Hicks, Melba Blocker and the late Roma Cummins, Flossie Henderson, Henderson Hicks, Mildred Fuller and Wilson Hicks. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, October 16, 2013 from 12:00 Noon until time of Funeral Service 1:00 p.m. at New Hope Church, 5100 W. 115th St., Alsip, IL. Interment private Fairmount – Willow Hills Cemetery. Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400