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Ann Nedza Obituary

Nedza, Ann Marie (nee Lizius), age 83, beloved wife of the late Matthew F., loving mother of Stephen (Jan), Mary (Ronald) Pezdek, Michael (Tony), and Evie (Gus) Grubczak, dearest grandmother of Matt (Beth), Becca, Scott, Jennifer Anne and Natalie Marie, dear sister of Faye Wright, George (Barbara) Lizius, and the late Millie, Sophie, Stephanie and Frank, cherished aunt and friend of many. Devoted teacher in the Chicago Public School System for 40 years. Funeral Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 from Matz Funeral Home, 3440 N Central Ave., to St. Ladislaus Church for morning Mass. Interment Private. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to your favorite charity appreciated. Info 773-545-5420.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 28, 2009.

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Ellen J.D. Roberts

September 2, 2010

Mrs. Nedza was one of the happiest memories of my early school years. I can almost still hear her voice, quick to make the students laugh, or poke fun at the silliness of the world. She was such a warm-hearted, wondeful library teacher, and inspired love of reading and writing over many decades full of students. I will never forget her, nor will any child who ever was her student at Commodore John Barry Elementary.

Her memory lives on in us all.

January 9, 2010

Evie,
I'm sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family. Stay strong.
Cindy Treiber

Jill Lexow

January 8, 2010

Dear Cousins-I was saddened when Christi called me to tell me about about the loss of your mom!! I was so thankful to have talked to her at a reunion dad flied us home for, to get family tree information to help fill in some blanks!! I so wish that I could have made the trip home to be with you all and offer my sympathies in person!! Glod bless you all, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her-she was a very kind person!! Love you!! Jill

Zohaira Rizvi

January 4, 2010

My condolences to Mrs. Nedza's family. I have many fond memories of her from Barry School. She will forever be remembered as a great teacer!

Michael Carrillo

December 29, 2009

My sincere condolences to the Nedza family. She was a great educator, I learned much from her, she will be greatly missed.

Saima Rizvi

December 29, 2009

My condolences to the Nedza Family. I remember Mrs. Nedza as a librarian at Barry School.

Bonnie Gantt-Furnett

December 29, 2009

Rest in Peace Mrs. Nedza. I will forever remember the books you read us, the card catalog and the Dewey Decimal System. (Barry 1974-1983)

Delmma (Carmona) Vazquez

December 28, 2009

Mrs. Nedza, rest in Peace.

I will always remember her as a woman who nurtured my love of books. I entered Kindergarten already reading. Right after we sat down for her to read us a Picture book, she would swallow some water, and chew on a stick of gum as she would lead me to a book she suggested. She signed me up for the Junior Great books course, and challenged me with progressively difficult to read books. I spent Much time with her when others were creating an art project, having a music class, or celebrating a party. With Mrs. Nedza, I discovered a world of friends in the works of Louisa May Alcott, Rudyard Kipling, Laura Ingalls Wilder, I grew up with Pippi Longstocking, The Little Princess, Little Lord Fauntleroy and Anne of Green Gables. I loved the library. Every book she held aside for me to borrow that week, was a gift, still cherished after many years. Thank You.

Jennifer Hendee-Worsham

December 28, 2009

May Mrs. Nedza rest in peace. She was an excellent Library teacher and caring person. She will be missed by many. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jim Dahlberg

December 28, 2009

I knew Mrs. Nedza as the school librarian at Barry School, which I attended from 1979-1988. My sincere condolences to the Nedza family.

December 28, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. She was a wonderful teacher, very warm and caring.

Rebecca Sutton Cleal

Karrie Knight

December 28, 2009

My condolences to the family of Mrs. Nedza- She was a wonderful woman, and she is remembered fondly by all of her past students. To this day I have a great love of books and I can honestly credit that love to Mrs. Nedza. She will be greatly missed.

Lisa Edwards

December 28, 2009

Rest in Peace Mrs. Nedza. She was a great woman and a wonderful Library teacher. Every time I hear "Dewy Decimal System" I think of her. My condolences to Mrs. Nedza's family

paulette gust

December 28, 2009

Mrs. Nedza was a good friend to our whole family, especially to my mother, Diki. She will always be missed.

Joyce

December 28, 2009

Dear Mary, Steve, Michael and Evie, Aunt Faye and Uncle George,

I'm sorry I can't be there with you in person, but I am there in my thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Ann was so good to Mom, Dad, Carol and Jimmy when they needed help the most. I appreciated so much that she came with Mary, Steve, Michael, Aunt Faye and Mary Ann to Vic's wedding. I'm sure she felt that she and Aunt Faye were there in place of Mom and that meant so much to me.
Aunt Ann's legacy to me is the inspiring example she set of determination, responsibility, integrity and concern for others. Her spirit lives on in you and all the rest of us who have been blessed by her presence.

December 28, 2009

Diki Gust - Ann, you're always going to be in a special place in my heart. My life was enriched just knowing you.

Judy Carlisi

December 28, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I taught with Ann at Barry School years ago. She was a wonderful teacher & was loved by all the children. Her family was always her top priority & she talked about her children often. We carpooled, so I got to know Ann. That was so many years ago, but I never forgot what a special person she was.
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