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Florence Rabka Obituary

Rabka, Florence C. (nee Czajkowski), 85, of New Lenox, formerly of Calumet Park, beloved wife of the late Fred F., loving mother of Fred Jr. (Nancy), Donna (Felix) Giczewski, Judy (James) Guerino, Alison (William) Spoo and the late Arlene, caring grandmother of 12, adored great-grandmother of three, dear sister of the late Edwin (Christine), Evelyn (late Joseph) Waszak, Ronald (Mary Ann), the late Lucille (late Edward) Ganczak, Aurelia (late Ted) Pudlo, Dorothy (Donald) Major and Mary Ann (Victor) Pawl, special aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, May 8, from 2 to 9 p.m. Chapel Prayers Friday, 9:15 a.m., from the Krueger Funeral Home, 13050 Greenwood Ave., Blue Island, to St. Isidore Church, 1811 W. 127th St., Blue Island, for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip. 708-388-1300

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 7 to May 8, 2008.

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Julia Earle (Giczewski)

May 12, 2008

Ah - the soda from the cubby hole. BBQ potato chips and swinging on the swing... and the olives that no one ate :)

We miss you Grandma.

May 9, 2008

I already miss you, Mom. Thank you for always being there for us.

Judy

Rhonda

May 8, 2008

Dear Jim and Judy;

I'm sorry for your loss, sounds like Florence was a terrific person.
May all your good memories get you through this difficult time, and may all her goodness live on with you.

Sincerely
Rhonda Dressler

Nancy Donwicz

May 8, 2008

I met Florence over 20 years ago through my friendship with her daughter, Alison. I have fond memories of enjoying her company at many family and social functions. I remember her smile, laughter and sweet personality. A beautiful lady, younger than her years. I saw her last on Christmas eve and as always she was elegant and charming. I am so glad I spent time with her that night. May her family and friends find comfort in the cherised memories of their years together. Florence will be missed by all who were fortunate to know her. Heaven is blessed with a new angel.

Christine Baggio

May 8, 2008

I am so sorry for the loss of your mother Alison, especially around Mother's Day. Her smile and who can forget that beautiful young complexion of hers. She will always have a place in my heart, as my mother does. I will also miss those wonderful cresent cookies she always made for us at the salon.
God Bless all of you.

Lauren Giczewski

May 8, 2008

Cookies?? How about the chips with the sour cream and onion dip! That was the best! And I think Grandma never sat down ever when we were over. 7-Up cans in the little cubby hole in the staircase going to the basement. Old barbie dolls and swinging on the old front porch swing. I will miss you Grandma!

Pamela kohlhagen

May 7, 2008

How can I forget the amount of food Grandma put out everytime we visited...esp the cresent cookies and my favorite, white chedder popcorn and corn puffs. But who can forget the shuffle board game on her basement floor?

Diana Giczewski

May 7, 2008

I'll always remember going over to Grandma's house and her bringing out ice cream treats after we've already eaten more than we should! And who can forget her crescent cookies and sense of humor. Love you Grandma.

Laurie Peecher

May 7, 2008

Mom - that word best describes Mrs. Rabka to me. Always smiling, bringing wonderful cresent cookies or other delicious foods to the girls at the salon; kind, sweet and loving. I will remember her always. I feel very fortunate to have had the pleasure to know Mrs. Rabka and know that her family will miss her terribly. So sorry for your loss.

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