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Clara Cretnik Obituary

Cretnik, Clara H. Age 95, beloved wife of the late Anton Cretnik; loving mother of the late Mary Lou (the late John F.) Nugent and the late Susan Cretnik; devoted grandmother of Patrick Nugent, Christopher Nugent and Karie (Michael) Laing; great-grandmother of Steven, John and Kyle Nugent, Michael, Abigail and Madeline Laing; loving sister of Stanley and Al, the late Mary, the late Sophie, the late Joe, the late Frank, and the late Caroline; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, December 11th, from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd. (3 Blks. S. of Roosevelt), Lombard. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Funeral Info: www.knollcrest.net or 630-932-1500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 10, 2013.

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December 12, 2013

Pat, Kari & Chris, I am very sorry for the loss of Clara. She was a great lady and very funny. Always happy and bopping around. Remember all of the good times always!

Love Lisa

Edward Dabrowski

December 10, 2013

I'm sorry to hear about Clara's passing. My mom knew her husband Tony growing up in Jenny Lind Arkansas. I have know Clara since I was a little kid going to different Slovenian Functions in the Chicago Area. May God bless the Cretnik family in this time of sorrow.

December 10, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of your grandma Clara...she was such a sweet spunky lady even at her 95th birthday. She did not seem her age. I remember she told me once to always look for 4 leaf clovers because they will bring me good luck. I always think about her when I see a cluster of them....she was a sweet little lady. Amy C

December 10, 2013

Love you Grandma! You lived a long, full life and you did it with a smile on your face. We will miss you!
Love
Karie

December 10, 2013

Please accept my condolences and deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. The truth of God's written word are a great source of comfort for the bereaved. May God comfort you on the loss of your loved one. John 17:3.

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