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Joanna Witczak Obituary

Witczak, Joanna "Jane" Cecilia Of Elmwood Park for 50 years and Barrington for 12 years. Born March 16, 1918 in Chicago to Laudislaus and Mary (nee Brendal) Bobka, passed away peacefully May 27, 2013 in Barrington, surrounded by her loving family. Jane was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, listening to her beloved Cubbies when she passed away. Jane is survived by her husband of 73 years, Ambrose Witczak; children, Joyce Stockler, Terrance (Jo Ann) Witczak, Marcia (William) Boone, and Phyllis (Michael) Jung; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, and her brother, Edwin (Bernadette) Bobka. She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, and one sister. Memorial visitation will be held from 9:30am until the time of the service at 11:00am Saturday, June 1 at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook), Barrington IL. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities, 721 N. LaSalle, Chicago IL 60654, or to Barrington Area Council of Aging, Meals on Wheels, 6000 Garlands Lane, Suite 100, Barrington, IL 60010.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 30, 2013.
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I'm sorry for your loss. May God give you and your family peace in your time of sorrow.

Ms Porter

June 1, 2013

Joyce and Witczak Family,
My condolences on your loss. I have memories of your Mom from St. William school days, Girl Scouts and her sewing.
Donna Suerth Blackaller

May 31, 2013

On behalf of Catholic Charities, I would like to express my sincere condolences on your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that Joanna Witczak is now at peace.
Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland, President, Catholic Charities.

May 30, 2013

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