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Alana Iwinski Obituary

Iwinski, Alana Age 45 of Spring Grove, beloved wife of Donald. Dearest mother of Heather, Amy and Sara. Loving daughter of Arthur Kelly and Alanamarie Micetich. Fond sister of Michele Horvath and Paula Hawver and granddaughter of Paula Kelly. Visitation Sunday 2 to 8PM. Funeral Monday 9:45 AM from Colonial Funeral Home 591 Ridgeview Dr. McHenry to Christ the King Church, Wonder Lake for Mass at 10:30 AM. Interment 1:30PM at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. All to meet at 1:30PM. at office. Memorials may be made to the family. 815-385-0063.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 30, 2011.

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Lisa Monegato-Gallucci

August 14, 2024

Dear Alana, I think about you often. Lou & I just got done visiting Moms grave. Hope you are catching up with her! Love You! Love, Lisa

Lisa Monegato

January 31, 2024

Alana, I think if you often! You were the best, best friend that I have ever had! Love you always! Lisa

Lisa Monegato

April 9, 2023

Happy belated 57th Alana! I'll love you forever! Your 10yr soul bf, Lisa

Lisa Monegato

November 15, 2019

Alana, It haunts me that you tried to reach out to me on FB! I tried to reach out to you also. I wonder what we would have said to each other. I hold a special place in my heart for you because you were the very best friend out of everyone! I remember your laugh and your smile! I'll never top a best friend like I had in you!! Every memory we shared in engrained in my mind and in my heart! You were pure sunshine and you made my life complete!! I love you & will forever miss you! Love, Lisa

Paul Tuffner

November 18, 2011

Don, I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express the sadness I felt when
I heard the news. My prayers will be with you Heather, Amy and Sara.
The Tuffner Family, Paul, Debra, Ella & Will

Charlene Green-Kelly

November 14, 2011

Alanamarie and Paula, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Char Green Kelly

Christine Peters

November 9, 2011

Don, It's been many years since we saw your family but you have always been in our thoughts. My prayers are with you and your family. We are thinking of you and want you to know we care about you.
Love you always,
Christine Peters and family

Melissa Minogue

November 4, 2011

So very sorry for your loss.....

Melissa Minogue

November 4, 2011

Dear Iwinski Family,
We are thinking of you and keeping all of you in our prayers.
This is sad news to hear of such a wonderful and dedicated wife and mother. Girls...we are heartbroken for your loss. Your mother was an amazing person. We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Holy Mary Mother of God, Pray For Us.
Melissa Minogue Family, Hannah, Bradley, Grace & Owen

Ron Peters

October 31, 2011

Don, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My prayers are with you and your family.

Terri Geraghty Mirabelli

October 30, 2011

My sincere condolences to your entire family. Alana was a very good friend of mine during high school. My prayers are will all of you.

Marie Considine

October 30, 2011

So young to be gone so soon. Jim and I express our most sincere condolences on this sudden loss to you and your children. Our prayers are with you.

October 30, 2011

There is nothing sadder than saying goodbye to one you love. We are praying for you and your family. Your memories of your dear wife and wonderful Mom will be yours to cherish and remember. We are so very sorry.

October 29, 2011

Don, We are so sorry for your loss. Alana will be greatly missed. May you find comfort in knowing her spirit will live on in your 3 beautiful daughters. Girls, always remember how much your Mom loved and adored you and that one day you will be united again.
Love You, Robin, Dan, Dan jr, Alyssa, Rebecca & Joshua Creger

David Krejci

October 29, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. Don, I love you buddy and will pray for you and your family.

October 29, 2011

My Prayers are with you and your family,I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. Peggy Black

Nancy Brown

October 29, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. We are so sorry to hear this, and pray for your family. God bless and keep you all.
The Browns--Mike, Nancy, Sarah and Robin

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