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Elaine Jamroziak Obituary

Jamroziak, Elaine A. (nee La Buda), beloved wife of John (Ross) Jamroziak, loving mother of John (Dorothy) Jamroziak, Michael (partner Carl) Jamroziak, James (Barbara) Jamroziak, Barbara (James) Wassenaar and David (Cindy) Jamroziak, cherished grandmother of nine, great-grandmother of eight, dear sister of the late Eugenia and Donald Mansfield, aunt to one nephew and two nieces. Funeral Tuesday, 8:45 a.m., from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th Street, Oak Lawn, to St. Gerald Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Member of Daughters of Isabella Club. 708-425-0500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2008.

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Leo and Cheryl Palomino

November 12, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to the Jamroziak family. You are in our thoughts. We wish your family only the best during these trying times.

Gary & Dawn Werkman

November 10, 2008

Barb, Jim and the entire Jamroziak family,

Our thoughts and prayers go with you through these difficult days following the loss of Elaine. I fondly remember happy times learning to dance with your mother in your home in Oak Lawn! She was fun to be around!
Though we cannot be there with you, know that we are with you in spirit.

Helene Mansfield

November 10, 2008

Goodbye, Auntie Laine.

The memories will last forever.

Laura Parson-Mayer

November 10, 2008

To the best neighbors anyone could ever hope for - - I will miss my "other mother" more than I can express. Thank you all for some of the BEST memories of my lifetime. All my love and prayers,

Francine Blazowski

November 10, 2008

Dear Mike: Mom and I extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of your very kind, loving and precious mother. She was a treasure.

Kurt & Dolores Rundle

November 10, 2008

Dear Barb and Jim and the entire Jamroziak Family:

Our deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom. Dolores and I will always have fond memories of the good times we had with "Mrs. Jam" and the rest of your family as we were growing up. May God grant you and your family His grace, comfort, and peace through this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.

Ben Maska

November 10, 2008

Hi Mike, Very sorry for your loss. Not sure if you remember your buddy from Kelly High School.

Ben Maska

Marian Zdziennicki

November 10, 2008

Dear John and family,

Please accept my sympathy on your loss. She will be missed. Sincerely,

Beth Brown

November 10, 2008

I only had the pleasure of meeting her once, but I know that she was a vibrant and lively person, and my heart goes out to all of you.

Bob Mayer

November 10, 2008

My wife, Laura Parson, and her family have fond memories of being neighbors to the Jamroziaks growing up, especially the dance parties in the "Jamroziak's basement". Your Mom was always a sweetheart to me, and I know she will be sorely missed.

Debbie (Konczal) Petroski

November 9, 2008

Dear Mike,

You might not remember me but we went to school at St. Mary's grammar school...Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom....Always hold on to the memories....May you have much guidance in this difficult time.

Lisa Parson-Cohen

November 9, 2008

A smile comes through the tears for one of the best people we have ever known. From our family to yours, thoughts, prayers and wonderful memories of, "Ma Jam".
With All Our Love-
Lisa, Steve & Allison

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