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Geraldine Flakus Obituary

Flakus, Geraldine (nee Lewakowski), beloved wife of John, loving mom of Laura Volpe and Denise (Joseph) Alfrey, dear grandmother of Kyrstin and Chloe, dear sister of Charlene Pence and Norbert Lewakowski. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m., from the Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Ave. (2 mi. West of 79th & Harlem), Justice, IL, to St. Patricia Church. 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. Visitation Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. 708-496-0200 or damarkaminskifuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 16, 2008.

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Diane Rice

September 23, 2008

I was sorry to hear about the news on Geri's passing. Geri and I went to grammer school together and when she got married she moved to the Garfield Ridge area where I still live today. We also worked together at the same trucking company for awahile. Please accept my sincere sympathy and I will keep the Flakus family in my prayers.

Tracy Westwater

September 20, 2008

I offer my most heartfelt condolences to the Flakus family. I knew Geri through work and we became confidants as we shared our hopes and fears as we battled breast cancer. Geri was such a beautiful person who was a strong and courageous woman who always made me laugh. I offer special sympathy to her daughter as I lost my Mom to cancer and know the lonliness that will fill your heart. I offer my prayers for Geri's husband and family...May God bless and watch over all of you. We are all truly better people for having known her.

Cecile Pokora

September 18, 2008

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Gerri. My sincere sympathy to the entire family.
Cecile Lewakowski Pokora

Tom Pilafas

September 17, 2008

My sympathy goes out to the Flakus Family and everyone who knew Gerri. She was a wonderful person and will be deeply missed. It was an honor knowing and working with her. Friend forever.

Scott Pilafas

September 16, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Geraldine. I used to work with her at Mid America, now North American Title. She was the nicest, hardworking, genuine, person you could ever meet. My brother Tom and I would always have her laughing. We truly lost someone special.

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