Zajakala, Frances A. Age 97, died after an extended illness on Friday, June 27, 2014 in Oak Lawn, Illinois. She was born on August 16, 1916 in Chicago, Illinois, one of twelve children to Mary Majoha and Lawrence Gaber. She was preceded in death by her second husband, Joseph Zajakala and her daughter, Sharon Zajakala. Frances is survived by her children, Victor (Sylvia) Meisinger, Sandra (Robert) Pence, Joseph Zajakala; her sister, Phyllis Pogwizd; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral 9:00 a.m. from Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Road (5500 W) Burbank, Illinois 60459 to St. Albert the Great Church Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Frances was a parishioner of St. Albert the Great Church, Oak Lawn and lifelong Chicago area resident, residing in Burbank the last 36 years and loved bingo, scrabble, Polish food, and the color peach. Funeral info 708-636-2320.
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Although she is gone, she is not forgotten; and she will always be loved.
Michael Pogwizd
July 1, 2014
My fondest memories of Auntie Frances are of the bingo parties she and her sisters (and nieces and grandchildren) would put on every month. The Gaber sisters were strong-willed, intelligent, and a lot of fun to be with. When I first started dating my husband, all of them were still playing bingo, even Auntie Helen. I soon discovered who the favorite aunt was for the Pogwizd brothers - Auntie Frances! The reason why: "She's feisty!" Steve would always say. She was - she would tell you exactly what was on her mind and in a way that would always make you laugh. For all of the heartbreak she experienced, she never lost her sense of humor or her love of life.
Auntie was so very proud of her family; her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. It is an amazing family and I am in awe of the care she received at the end of her life - especially from Joey, Paul & Roni, and Bob & Sandy. Thank you for everything you did.
I am so sorry not to be there for the visitation and funeral, and I hope you understand that it is my own role as caregiver that is keeping me away. I will be thinking of you all - especially that wonderful woman who was sister, mother, auntie, and grandmother to so many people.
Cindy Pogwizd
July 1, 2014
My deepest sympathies to all of the family for your loss. I will always remember Auntie Frances' warmth, humor, and spirit. She was an amazing woman. Sorry I am unable to be there.
Leah Pogwizd
July 1, 2014
My sincere sympathy to your family in this moment of sorrow. I will always remember the good days on Cullerton Street. frances was an excellent caring neighbor.
Ernie Misiora
July 1, 2014
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