Apolonia Nowak Obituary

Nowak, Apolonia "Sally" (nee Wisniewski) age 94, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Walter "Mike" Nowak. Loving mother of Hilary Nowak, Henry (Alice) Nowak, Francis (late Carol) Nowak, Walter Nowak Jr. and Joyce (Leonard) Wegrzyn. Dear grandmother of Arlene (Fred) Scott, Michelle Nowak, Jasen (Lea) Nowak, Jared (Sandra) Nowak, Jenessa Nowak, Laura (Brian) Reid and the late Natalie Nowak. Proud great grandmother of Emily, Gabriela, Connor, Morgan, Maya, Aiden and Nathan. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Francis and Mary Wisniewski; siblings 2 sisters and 6 brothers. Apolonia worked as a City of Chicago school crossing guard for 38yrs, Solo Cup Company for 23yrs and Club 505 for 19yrs. She was a member of the Golden Agers Club and P.R.C.U.A. Funeral Services 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Opyt Funeral Home, 13350 S. Baltimore Ave., Chicago, IL to St. Columba Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. Visitation, Tuesday 2-9 p.m. (773) 646-1133

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 3, 2011.
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Joyce, Len and family: Your mom was a true Hegewisch treasure! To think of all the generations of children she greeted and safely crossed through that busy intersection for so many years! I don't think she missed a day! Even as she aged, she trudged through snow and rain to her post. It seemed it was more than a job, it was her calling! She was special for sure. I know I will never forget her. I hope you will find comfort in knowing how many lives she touched, those you know and many you never will. God bless you all.

Marion (Ciechomski) Alcoser

January 4, 2011

Ness -- I am so sorry to hear! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Send our love to all. Love Stan, Bree, and Max Nord

Bree Nord

January 3, 2011

We are thinking of you and praying that fond family memories will comfort you at this time. God bless.
Love, The Spicer Family..Diana Darrin and children

Diana Spicer

January 3, 2011

Sorry to hear .....Jared out thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tough time. You are so blessed to have had her in your life for so long. May you find comfort in your memories.
Love to all,
Donna and Scott Mueller

donna mueller

January 3, 2011

DEAR JOYCE AND FAMILY,

I KNOW HOW DEEPLY YOU WILL MISS YOUR MOTHER. IT WAS A REAL BLESSING THAT YOU WERE ABLE TO SHOW HER HOW MUCH YOU LOVED HER BY WHAT GREAT CARE YOU TOOK OF HER. SHE WAS THE HARDEST WORKING WOMAN I KNOW. EVERYTHING SHE WORKED FOR WAS FOR HER KIDS. SHE NEVER TREATED US DIFFERENTLY BECAUSE WE WERE A LITTLE ON THE "WILD" SIDE AND EVEN MY DAD LIKED HER!! SHE NOT ONLY LED A LONG LIFE, SHE LED A GOOD ONE. SHE IS A GREAT EXAMPLE FOR US IN SELFLESSNESS. I AM SURE SHE IS WITH JESUS NOW. MY PRAYERS AND SYMPATHIES ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. YOUR LOVE FOR HER AND EACH OTHER WILL DO HONOR TO HER MEMORY AND KEEP HER AND YOUR FATHER'S LEAGACY ALIVE. BEV.

BEVERLY VELASQUEZ

January 3, 2011

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