Sakowicz, Domicilla "Dee" (née Osikowicz) age 97, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 peacefully with her four loving children at her side in Northfield. She was born on December 23, 1922, in Chicago, of Joseph and Angela (Halgas) Osikowicz. She was the cherished sister of Thaddeus Osikowicz, a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, who preceded her in death in 1984. She is the beloved mother of the Very Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, Rector of Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago; Pamela Sakowicz Menaker, Communications Partner at Clifford Law Offices in Chicago; Adrian (Catherine) Sakowicz; and Marya (Kenneth) King. She also is the stepmother of Christine Samaan. She is the cherished Nana of five Michelle, Elise and Mark Menaker, and Allie and Stephen Sakowicz. She also is the step-grandmother of Christopher and Patrick King. In 1952 she married Sig Sakowicz, a WGN Radio personality in the 1950s and 1960s. As a lifelong Chicagoan, she graduated from Holy Trinity grammar school, Wells High School and attended Northeastern University where she received a certificate in music. She sang professionally, including at the Chicago Railroad Fairs. In addition to her singing career, she worked at the Federal Aviation Administration, the Chicago O'Hare Marriott, and as a sales associate of fine jewelry at Whitehall Jewelers in Northbrook Court and Marshall Field's in Old Orchard. Mrs. Sakowicz will be waked at Holy Name Cathedral, 730 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60611 on Tuesday, January 21, from 4-7 p.m., immediately followed by Mass of the Resurrection at 7 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, the Sakowicz family has requested that you make a donation in Dee Sakowicz's name to Catholic Charities, (721 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60654 www.catholiccharities.net/donate), Mercy Home for Boys & Girls (Mercyhome.org) or to Holy Name Cathedral Thursday/Friday Suppers for the Homeless.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 19, 2020.

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D S

January 30, 2020

Sorry for your loss. Our God is a God of comfort remember to pray to him for comfort and strength and he will give you what you need to get through this difficult time in your life.
Psalm 145:16

January 27, 2020

My sincere condolences to the family and friends. May the God of all consolation gives you comfort hope and peace during this time of sorrow Jeremiah 29:11,12

B P

January 27, 2020

My condolences to the family. I am very sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and peace from God. Romans 15:13

R Y

January 27, 2020

Psalm 90:10 says if one is especially strong they live to be 70 or 80 years, she far exceeded that. She must have been a strong will individual. Know that God is with those who are broken hearted and crushed in spirit. May he provide your family with the peace and comfort needed to endure this difficult moment. My warm condolences.

daniel redden

January 25, 2020

Adrian, Marya, and Greg, just heard today. Janet and I are sad to hear. Great woman who had such great kids. Our thoughts are with you.

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls

January 21, 2020

On behalf of Fr. Scott Donahue and Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Dee Sakowicz.

May the angels lead her into paradise; may the martyrs come to welcome her and take her to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem.

Kathleen A. Donahue-Coia

January 21, 2020

On behalf of Catholic Charities, I would like to express my sincere condolences on your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that Dee is now at peace.

Carol & Bob Gasiorek

January 20, 2020

The entire Gasiorek family wishes to extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of Dee. She was a life long friend of our Aunt, Lillian Dlugosz and has graced many occasions with her beautiful voice and her sweet smile. As a personal note to Very Rev Greg Sakowicz, we lost Glen Gasiorek, son of Aloysius Gasiorek, to pancreatic cancer on the same day as you lost your mother. We are sending our prayers for her eternal life in heaven with our Lord. She is at peace and we will honor her with our memories of a life well lived in the service of our Lord. May God bless you all and bring peace to your days.

Dr. Jerry Field

January 20, 2020

My condolences the to the Sackowicz family on "Dees"passing. I had enjoy meeting the wife of have of "have tape will travel" to interview many of my then clients. And Very Rev, Greggory, who had been a welcome guest at the Chicago Press Club for an annual dinners. May her efforts be a guide for all. Dr Jerry Field,past President Chicago Press Club

Christmas Eve 2006

Mary Bak

January 19, 2020

Christmas Eve 2006

January 19, 2020

Dee was a huge part of our family Christmas celebrations as the official family group photographer, which she looked forward to every year.
She was a great friend and neighbor to our mother, Margaret Magnuson.

January 19, 2020

May she rest in Peace,
Great lady.....
Ed Dykla
Barrington, il.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

January 17, 2020

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Dee will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 26 JAN, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls (1140 W. Jackson Blvd.) In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

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