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Elizabeth Staszak Obituary

Staszak, Elizabeth A. age 75, of Buckner, IL, born in Chicago, IL, May 2, 1932, died at home July 12, 2007. Beloved mother of Edward and Cassilda Staszak of Herrin, IL, Kenneth Staszak of Buckner, IL, Donna Jackson of Sesser, IL, Julie Martin of Christopher, IL, Daniel Staszak of Johnston City, IL, Felicia Dick of Mulkeytown, IL, Carrie Staszak of Cape Girardeau, MO, grandchildren Jayson Martin, Leon Walker, Melanie Jackson Carnahan, Jammie Martin, Kevin Jackson, Matthew Staszak, Keith Staszak, Derick Staszak, Jesse Martin, Kelcey Dick, John Martin, Zachary Staszak, 14 great-grandchildren, also survived by several nieces and nephews, Surviving brothers and sisters Anna Genge of Chicago, IL, Bruno Kiebles of Twinn Lake, WI, Walter Kiebles of Chicago, IL, Mary Kaczmerek of Chicago, IL, Leo Kiebles of Alsip, IL, Daniel Kiebles of Chicago, IL, Felicia Truchon of Chicago, IL, preceded in death by parents Louis and Karoline (Tylka) Kiebles, husband Edward Staszak, 4 brothers Joseph, Andrew, Edmund and John Kiebles and 2 sisters Helen Kiebles and Sophie Piech. Funeral Monday, July 16, 2007, at 10 a.m., at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Christopher, IL, with Father Steven Poole. Interment St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery in Christopher, IL. Visitation will be on Sunday, July 15, 2007 after 6 p.m., at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, IL. Memorials to St. Jude Children's Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information visit or web site at gilbertfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 15, 2007.

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Joan Kiebles Schramm

July 26, 2007

Dear Ed, My deepest sympathies go out to you and all of Betty's family.

Fred, Kim, Cody & Danielle Johnson

July 16, 2007

Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family in this time of loss. May you always remember her love and the good memories you shared. Our family will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Sami & Lori (Derrington) Savolainen

July 16, 2007

Our sincerest condolences. I always enjoyed working with Liz at 'The Pit', and have some fond memories of the time spent there that will never be forgotten. May all your precious memories bring you comfort. Blessed Be!

Raymonde Johnson

July 15, 2007

Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family during this sorrowful time.

Marian, Jeff,Chelsea & Emily Duckworth

July 15, 2007

Our Deepest Sympathies are with you now, at this time of loss.Remembering her love for you and your love for her, in additional to all your fond memories with keep her w/ your for all eternity. God Bless You !

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