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Dana Blase Obituary

Blase, Dana Rebrica Dana Rebrica Blase, 57, of Lemont, passed away September 18, 2019. Beloved wife of Jim Blase; strong and loving mother of Karl and Emily Blase; cherished daughter of Ignac and Ivanka Rebrica; dearest sister of Ann Marie Zajac; and fond aunt of Jackson, Tami, Keri, Joey, Doug, and Nicole. Visitation Friday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. and Saturday morning from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C., 108 Illinois St., Lemont. Funeral services Saturday, September 21, 2019, leaving the funeral home at 11:30 a.m., then driving in procession to SS. Cyril & Methodius Church for Mass at 12:00 Noon. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Info: 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 19, 2019.
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Dear Jim, Karl, Emily and Family,
We just found out about Dana's passing and were devastated. We talked with Dana when she walked the dog down the block, and she was always so positive. All of you have our deepest sympathies and will remain in our prayers. God bless you.

Lorine Chmielewski

Neighbor

September 30, 2019

Our deepest condolences
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Sabina Eiglmeier (Mikec)

September 22, 2019

Jim,
Paula and I are so sorry about Dana's passing. We are praying for you and your family in this time of sorrow. May God be with you and guide you and your family through this.

Paul & Paula Gottemoller

Coworker

September 21, 2019

Dear Jim- So very shocked and saddened in hearing of Dana's passing. She was a very special person who was a good friend during our days in Engineering and evening classes at Benedictine. I miss those days and sharing them with her. She always made me smile. So very sorry for your loss.

Cheryl and Ron Gaydos

September 21, 2019

Jim
Our condolences and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. May God bless you always and hold you near to Him.
Paul and Kathy Micheli

Paul Micheli

Friend

September 21, 2019

Prayers and support forever with your family.

Eddy Copot

Acquaintance

September 21, 2019

So sorry for your loss Jim Blase and family. Deepest sympathy

Vicky Arcabos

September 21, 2019

Jim, I'm so sorry to read of Dana's passing. She was too young for this to happen. She was always nice when she brought Emily and Karl into the office, and we would share some light humor. Give my regards to Emily and Karl; I imagine they're very fine young adults by now. God Bless.

Dennis Nowak

Friend

September 21, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Denise and Jim Wienand

September 20, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with you Emily and your family. Peace, love and blessings to you all.

Beth Schmitz

September 20, 2019

My deepest condolences to the entire family! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know that Dana will always be smiling (as she always was) down on all of you! She has touched so many and will be missed by all! God bless!

Mike Pomatto

Friend

September 20, 2019

So sorry to Danas family for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all

Rose Borik

Friend

September 20, 2019

Everyone should have had a person like Donna in their lives, she was a warm, kind and generous. She will be missed. My sincere sympathies and prayers to the Blase family.

Mark Kubiak

Coworker

September 20, 2019

We are so sorry to hear this sad news. I remember Dana from our much younger days. Everyone has spoken of her as a great lady, and I remember her warmth and kindness and intelligence. The world is a much less beautiful place without her in it. May her family--especially her husband, children, sister and parents--find a way forward in the loving embrace of friends, all of whom truly understood how special Dana was. We send our love and regret we cannot be near you at this difficult time to offer condolences in person. --Sandy, Jamie, Alexander and Nicholas Sutton

Sandy Pecharich

September 20, 2019

May her memory be Eternal.

George Platanitis

Coworker

September 20, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pat Paulson

Friend

September 20, 2019

a loved one

September 20, 2019

a loved one

September 20, 2019

My deepest sympathy to you and your family

Sandra Rice

Coworker

September 20, 2019

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Robert, Bojana, Ana Marie, Patricija

Robert Gregorcic

Family

September 20, 2019

Its so hard to say goodbye to you dear friend. We grew up together, worked, lunched, waited daily for the Archer 62 bus listening to a Baptist sermon on State Street often grabbing a cone along the way for the long ride back to our homes to avoid listening to the religious rants when we were young. You used to laugh at my life drawings on Saturdays when I came into the office to work after art school and for good reason, you were the profoundly smart one, not one day with your head in the clouds so to speak. It is so hard to lose you, because as I realize it all now I know deep inside I have lost a part of myself. To your Mother and Father, May God hold them close during this trying time that no parent is ever prepared to go through, to your sister AnnMarie, there are no words other than she thought the world of you - her baby sister whom she loved so very much. To her husband Jim, you made her life so full of happiness - you swept her off her feet and gave her a radiance we will all miss, to her children Carl and Emily she loved you both to the moon and back and was so very proud of you for being so strong through it all. This clearly is not the end and we only know of our earthly home. I pray we meet on the other side to once again give you a great big hug like the day we lost Bobby Ross and we shared a moment in the chapel saying youd better not do this to us all that we simply cant lose you, today this memory is breaking my heart. May God Bless you all as you mourn over the loss of a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, wife and mother. May Danas soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

Rosemarie Hozjan

Friend

September 19, 2019

My deepest sympathy

Ken Foxx

Coworker

September 19, 2019

Condolences to Jim and family during this time of sorrow.

Craig Sobol

Coworker

September 19, 2019

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Lencka (Helen) and Joe Nasti

Friend

September 19, 2019

Our deepest sympathies to the Blase family. I had only met Dana a few years ago when we joined SCC, she was always so kind to me and helpful. Her family and all who loved her are in our prayers for healing and comfort.

Nicole Jaramillo

September 19, 2019

a loved one

September 19, 2019

May God bless you and your family - truly a strong remarkable friend who will be missed by all. Rest In Peace my friend.

Cynthia Artale

Friend

September 19, 2019

To the family and friends, I extend my sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort be with you all.

September 19, 2019

So sorry to hear this. Earl and I are happy to have met such a beautiful person. We are glad her suffering is over. She will always be watching over her beautiful family.

Jacquie and Earl Scarpelli

Friend

September 19, 2019

Dear Jim, Karl and Emily,

We cannot express the sorrow we feel to hear of Danas passing. Please accept our sincere and deepest sympathies. Dana was a wonderful person, and we will always remember and treasure her friendship. May our prayers ease and comfort you and your family through this painful time.

Kalman and Marianne Kelenc

Friend

September 19, 2019

My deepest sympathies for your loss. I continue to say prayers for each member of the family during this difficult time. God Speed and God Bless

Jenney Bell

Coworker

September 19, 2019

Sending our condolences Jim to you and your family. Tom Cloonan shared the sad news today of Dana's passing.

Tom & Michele Campbell

Friend

September 19, 2019

Thomas Campbell

September 19, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. Dana and I met through business but became friends. She always talked of her love of her family, Jim, Karl, Emily and Mom and Dad and sister. She was so proud of both of her children. And of course Chief who became her guardian while she was at home recovering. I have a golden also around the same age as Chief so we talked about them alot. Dana was so easy to talk to and I will miss our conversations and friendship. She is pain free now but we feel the pain of her loss in our lives. Until we meet again Dana.

Maureen Kowalski

Friend

September 19, 2019

Rest In Peace sweet Friend

September 19, 2019

Dear Jim, Karl, and Emily,

Please accept our deepest and most sincere sympathies. I am so happy we got to know each other through SS Cyrils all these years. Mom and I always seemed to run into Dana at Jewel or church. It was especially nice to see her when I would come back into town since moving away. Fond memories. She was very special. I always felt a close connection to her like weve known each other forever. I will always carry that with me. She will always be with you. An angel for sure

Kassel Family

Friend

September 19, 2019

RIP & Godspeed, my friend and co-S.A.R.C. Folk Dancer: you will be sorely missed!

Patti (Zubek) Zeleznak

Friend

September 19, 2019

To the deeply grieving Jim & Dana (Rebrica) Blase (and extended) Family:

My heart is just utterly broken for all of you! I just couldn't believe my eyes when I read of Dana's passing! Please accept my most heartfelt & deeply sincere condolences for your unimaginable heartbreak & loss of your beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, & extended family member! You are ALL in my thoughts and prayers.

Yours in Sympathy,
Mrs. Randy E. (Patti Zubek) Zeleznak
Chicago, Illinois USA

Patti Zeleznak

Friend

September 19, 2019

Edward Cryer

September 19, 2019

Sending my condolences for the lost of this beautiful woman. Dana was a colleague and friend. Praying for her families peace.

Kathryn McGill

September 19, 2019

So sorry to hear of Dana's passing, we have worked together for over 15 years. I'm going to miss her smile and talks we shared about our kids. Dana existed because of God's love and will not be forgotten as someday we will all join with our loved ones.

Thomas Nolan

Coworker

September 19, 2019

Vida McAtee

September 19, 2019

Jim, Karl, and Emily: We are so sorry for your loss. Dana was an amazing woman, and we will always cherish her love and friendship. Love, Tom and Ruth

September 19, 2019

a loved one

September 19, 2019

A Lady with so much love and dedication whom I will sorely miss. I had so many Laugh Out Loud moments with Dana. She spoke with such pride about her family that I know you will be hurting at such a great loss but the only consolation for me, and I hope for her you, is that she will be in a far better place looking down and laughing at us mugs!!

Sean Haughian

Friend

September 19, 2019

My sincere condolences to Dana's family. May the God of peace and comfort strengthen the family during this most difficult time.

September 19, 2019

Mr Blase, Karl, and Emily,
My heart is heavy this morning as I learned of Danas passing. She was a force not to mess with when it came to her kids and family. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Miss Erin
Former Champions Staff

Erin Wilczewski

September 19, 2019

I had the pleasure of styling Danas hair for many years. I am heartbroken for your loss. Her commitment to and love of her family was always present in her words. She was so very proud of both of her children. My prayers of peace and strength are with you.

Joyce Page

Friend

September 19, 2019

I am heartbroken to hear of Dana's passing. My prayers will always be with her and for her as well as your family.

I will always remember her meeting me in a parking lot to exchange a framed painting for the Slovenian Center. I don't know why that stays with me, but it does. She went to great lengths for those around her. I will miss her.

Michelle Haklin Ryan

Friend

September 18, 2019

Karl and family,



On behalf of the Scumbags inline hockey team. Our hearts break for the loss of Dana. We all know the important role a hockey mom plays , the team is here to support you and your family during this hard time.



Our sincerest condolences,

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Nick

Friend

September 18, 2019

Dear Jim,Karl and Emily,
Our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your beloved wife and mother. May you be comforted in knowing that she was a wonderful friend to us all. Her smiling face and warm welcome wherever we were will be missed. She has endured so much and God has called her home.

Ivan and Mary Kelenc

September 18, 2019

No words can express how sad I am for the whole family. Im a co-worker of Ann Maries and only a friend to your wife and mother thru breast cancer. My heart goes out to all of you

Susan Nunnally

Coworker

September 18, 2019

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God speed Dana.

Lona Smith

Friend

September 18, 2019

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