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Members of the ‘100-plus club’ celebrate life, friendships

Friends and family gathered to celebrate the 106th birthday of Marie Bertsch, a resident of Ascension Living Resurrection Village, 7262 W Peterson Ave., on May 9, 2025. The party was at the village. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Sally Monsier, 101, talks with Marie Bertsch as friends and family gathered to celebrate Bertsch's 106th birthday at Ascension Living Resurrection Village, 7262 W Peterson Ave., on May 9, 2025. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bertsch lifts up six fingers while talking about her age of 106. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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