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Emily Kolanko Obituary

Kolanko, Emily (nee Paniak), beloved wife of the late Joe, loving mother of the late Lorraine (Fred) Olszowka, cherished grandmother of Kathy (Timmy) Hensley, Sue (Tim) Saffran, Therese (Archie) Prado, Janice (Mike) Olszowka and Tony Olszowka, big hearted great-grandmother of Lauren, Sarah Saffran, Juan, Mateo, Isabella, the late Alyssa and the late Rachel Prado, fond aunt and godmother. Funeral Tuesday, 9 a.m., from Pomierski & Son Funeral Home, 1059 W. 32nd St., to St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Resurrection. Member of Daughters of Isabella Copernicus Circle 324 and Arch Bishop Quigley Council Senior Citizens. Visitation Monday, 2 to 9 p.m. 773-927-6424

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 21, 2007.

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Sister M. John Vianney

October 25, 2007

It was a great sorrow to hear of the death of Emily. She was a loving mother-in-law and grandmother to all of you who grieve her loss. My heart and my prayers are with you all. May she have eternal peace with the Lord and with all those she loved most in life.

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Sister M. John Vianney

Donna Kuchmek

October 21, 2007

You have my sympathy on the loss of Emily. My Mother, Joan (Scottie)Kuchmek always spoke fondly of her. She always looked forward to exchanging Christmas cards with Emily. Again, my sympathy to her family.

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