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Irene Czarnecki Obituary

Czarnecki, Irene (nee Slezak) Age 94; beloved wife of the late John; precious mother of Cary (Donna), Cindy (Chuck) Shields, Mary Jo (Tom) Price, and Carol; loving grandmother of Patrick (Maggie), Brendan (fiancée Maire), Brian (Jessica), Megan, David, and Sean (Jackie); proud great-grandmother (GG) of Caitlin and Kelly Shields, Mason and Hudson Price; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; devoted sister of the late Sophie, Eleanor and Alice; dear friend of the Golden Girls and Olympia Avenue neighbors for 70 years. Past president of the Immaculate Conception Grade School and Resurrection High School Mothers' Clubs, 2010 Council of Catholic Woman of the year recipient, and kolachy-maker supreme. In lieu of flowers, if you wish a memorial to the Immaculate Conception School, 7211 W. Talcott Ave., Chicago, IL 60631. Visitation Tuesday 4:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Wednesday; 10:30 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May, 6857 W. Higgins to Immaculate Conception Church for Mass of the Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 27, 2016.
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have the fondest memories of "Auntie Irene" and her great family. Miss her always .

Dolores Dupree

Dolores Dupree

Friend

June 22, 2023

On the 7th anniversary of your passing, I love you and miss you very much.

Carol Czarnecki

Family

June 21, 2023

I cannot believe it´s been six years. Love you and miss you very much. We will have a sixth anniversary mass at IC on Sunday.

Carol Czarnecki

Family

June 21, 2022

I cannot believe it’s been five years since your passing. A lot has happened since your passing including life getting back to normal after a pandemic. Love you and miss you very much. But we are grateful that you were spared COVID. I also cannot believe we will celebrate your 100th birthday in August.

Carol Czarnecki

Daughter

June 21, 2021

Happy 99th Birthday Mom!

Carol Czarnecki

Daughter

August 20, 2020

Mom I cant believe its been four years since your passing. I think about you every day. Because of COVID-19 we cannot have an in church memorial mass at IC, however you will still be remembered at the June 26th virtual mass. Love you and miss you.

Carol Czarnecki

Daughter

June 21, 2020

Happy 98th birthday mom! I love you.

Carol Czarnecki

August 20, 2019

Still remember all the good times we had with "Auntie IRene and Uncle Johnnie.
Love Dolores Dupree

Dolores Dupree

Friend

June 21, 2019

Happy 97th birthday Mom! Love you and miss you!

Carol Czarnecki

August 19, 2018

Happy 96th birthday Mom!

Carol Czarnecki

August 20, 2017

Happy 96th birthday mom.

Carol Czarnecki

August 20, 2017

My family lived next to you for many years .I was not aware that your mom passed away I will always remember your mom. I remember how she did wonderful things for my mom when she was at Res. Whenever I think of my childhood and younger years your mom and dad always come to mind...they were wonderful people.I will always keep John and Irene in my prayers.

Tim Kase and Sue
Tom Kase and Barbara

Park Ridge,Il.

August 8, 2017

Happy 95th birthday Mom! I love you and miss you very much.

Carol Czarnecki

August 20, 2016

Carol and family, Kent sent me the obituary. Your mom, I used to go over and see her when Kent was working. I just said hey to her and I complained to her about Kent. She would listen to me and comment. And who the heck was I? She was a part of my life in Chicago and I cherished her input. I brought my sister there and my daughter too. I loved everything about her. And Carol, remember the block parties? How cool was the mornings with dounuts and coffee? She was great.

June 30, 2016

My sister Sharon and I were saddened to hear of Irene's passing and want to express our deepest sympathy for your loss of Irene. She was a beautiful person whose interest in others will always be fondly remembered.

Judy Nalomski

June 29, 2016

Irene was a wonderful person. I worked with her at resurrection hospital. Prayers, Maryann nickele

June 28, 2016

Loving thoughts of Irene. A great lady I had the pleasure of working with at resurrection hospital.
Mary Ann nickele

Maryann Nickele

June 28, 2016

Your Mom was such a great lady. She will always be remembered by me as "Auntie Irene". Our families had so many wonderful times together. My heart goes out to Cary,Cindy,Mary Jo and Carol for your loss.
Love
Dolores Dupree

June 28, 2016

Sending our most sincere condolences.

Steve and Pat Olderr

June 28, 2016

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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6857 West Higgins Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656

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10:30 a.m.

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6857 West Higgins Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656

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