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Eleanor Lukowski Obituary

Lukowski, Eleanor

Eleanor M. Lukowski (née Mutka), 91, of Dolton, formerly of Hegewisch, IL, passed away November 3, 2022. Born on August 30, 1931, she worked as a legal secretary in Chicago prior to marrying and taking on the busy task of successfully raising four children. Proud mother of Diane Osmolski, Florian P. Jr. "Luke" (E.E.) Lukowski, Wayne (Michelle) Lukowski, and Scott (Annie) Lukowski. She is survived by her sister Florence (late George) Mika, sister-in-law Nancy Mutka, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Anna and John Mutka Jr., siblings Ann Marie (late Art) Ahrens and John Mutka III, husband Florian P. Lukowski "Luke", and nephew Paul Ahrens. Eleanor was a member of St. Mary's parish (where she served as a Sunday school teacher for many years), served as an election poll worker, was active in local senior center events, enjoyed traveling and was an avid reader. Visitation Thursday, from 2 - 7 p.m. Funeral Friday, 10:45 a.m. from Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service) 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blocks North of 162nd St. (Rte. 6) Dolton / South Holland, to Christ Our Savior Mass at 11:30 a.m. Entombment Holy Cross Mausoleum. Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. (708) 841-2300 or www.thornridgefuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 13, 2022.

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November 17, 2022

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November 11, 2022

So sorry to hear about the passing of Eleanor. May she Rest In Peace.

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November 13, 2022

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Nov

18

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Thornridge Funeral Home - Dolton (Janusz Family Funeral Service)

15801 S. Cottage Grove Avenue, Dolton, IL 60419

Nov

19

Funeral

10:15 a.m.

Thornridge Funeral Home - Dolton (Janusz Family Funeral Service)

15801 S. Cottage Grove Avenue, Dolton, IL 60419

Nov

19

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Christ Our Savior

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15801 S. Cottage Grove Avenue, Dolton, IL 60419

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