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Helen Wolniak Obituary

Wolniak, Helen A. (nee Nalepka) Beloved wife of Leonard A.; loving mother of Nancy (Robert "Rob") Cook, Laura, Janet (Eugene "Randy") Bender, Christina "Tinka" and Karen; cherished grandmother of Jill and Gustavo "Gus" Cook; dearest sister of the late Walter (Helen) Nalepka, late Joseph Nalepka, U.S. Army, late Stella Warren, late Florence (late Robert) Peterson, and the late infant Jenny Nalepka; and dear aunt to many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Helen was beloved at the Wolniak Funeral Home for her dedication and service to others for over 40 years. She was known for her faithfulness and loyalty to so many charities and causes. Family and friends to meet Monday at St. Turibius Church for 11:00 a.m. Mass. (Prayers at the funeral home Monday morning will be private). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 South Pulaski Road in Chicago. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Coletta's of Illinois is appreciated, 708-342-5200. For further information, call Wolniak Funeral Home, 773-767-4500 or wolniakfuneralhome.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 3, 2016.

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Chris & Chester Stanislawski

January 17, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Leslie Burgard

January 4, 2016

Dear Janet and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. God bless. Love, Leslie

LOUIS SANTOS

January 4, 2016

DEAR LEONARD, NANCY, JANET AND THE ENTIRE WOLNIAK FAMILY. ...MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS AT THIS TIME OF YOUR GREAT LOSS....MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND GUIDE YOU.

Steve & Diane Zurawski - Mary Czworniak

January 4, 2016

So sad and sorry to hear of Helen's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Joseph McPhee

January 4, 2016

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. James & Joseph McPhee

Rowena Langston -Langston Memorial Services

January 3, 2016

Expressing my Deepest Sympathy to the entire Wolniak Family. God Bless you all.

Rick, Nora, Natalie and Sophia Reyes

January 3, 2016

Our sympathy and thoughts are with you and your family. Our love and support will always be here for you and your family.

Jeff, Lucy, Jason and Stephanie Carter

January 3, 2016

Dear Nancy, Janet, and family,

Our deepest condolences. Prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Lynn Sloyan

January 3, 2016

Dear Janet and family,

My sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother.

Dan & Patti Sullivan Prendergast

January 3, 2016

Our sincere condolences to Rob, Nancy and the Wolniak family on the loss of their mother. May she rest in peace.

Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd.

January 3, 2016

Dear Leonard, Nancy, Janet and the entire Wolniak Family, We extend our sincerest sympathies to you all on the passing of Helen. May God Bless each of you during this time. You are all in our prayers and thoughts. Godspeed Helen.
Charmaine, Claudette & Andrea Zarzycki
and the entire staff at Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd.

Denise Yonkers

January 2, 2016

Uncle Lenny, Nancy, Janet, Laura, Karen, Tinka,
God Bless you. My deepest condolences. Auntie Helen will always be in your heart. She was a wonderful person, wife, mother, aunt. She loved people. Eternal rest grant unto her dear Lord and everlasting life in the warmth and light of God's love. We need another great Angel to watch over us. She will be missed. Love, Dee.

January 2, 2016

Dear Len, Nancy and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Helen was a wonderful woman and friend. She will truly be missed.
Sincerely,
Dolores Mayher and Family

Susan Alpers

January 2, 2016

Dear Janet and family,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom. Eternal rest grant onto her O Lord.
Sincerely,
Sue (Wrobel)Alpers

Ronna Schultz

January 2, 2016

We all will miss you a lot. You did a lot of nice things for us. You were a nice, sweet, kind and a wonderful person.
Love and hugs,
Ronna

Lisseth, Jerry, Nicole Ihrig

January 2, 2016

Dear Len, Nancy, Rob, and family
There are many things in life we cannot understand, But we must trust God's judgment and be guided by His hand.... And all who have God's blessing can rest safely in His care, For He promises safe passage on the wings of faith and prayers

Marie Cyganowski Dysko

January 2, 2016

Dear Wolniak Family,
On behalf of the Cyganowski Family, please accept our condolences to your family. I have so many fond memories of being at your home when we were kids. Your Mom was always so sweet to me. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Donna Osypka

January 2, 2016

Wolniak Family,
Please accept my Deepest Sympathy on the loss of your mother Helen. I will light a candle for her at St Patricia's before the Saturday Mass. May she rest in peace! Amen!

The Akkawi Family

January 2, 2016

Dearest Nancy, our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mother. It is never easy to lose a parent, no matter your age. I pray for your peace and comfort as you continue your life journey without your mother's earthly presence.

January 1, 2016

To our Wolniak-Cook family,
So sorry for your loss. Peace, prayers and love to you all.
Love,
Jan, Mike, Ryne, Blair and Max

Laura Jean Nalepka Prescott

January 1, 2016

F.Richard and Marie Nalepka welcome, with joy, dear Helen A. Wolniak, to the heavenly realm. Carol, Laura Jean, and Thomas Nalepka,and Geprge Prescott, extend sincere condolences and a helping heart and hand to Len, Nancy, and Janet, and family

January 1, 2016

We were saddened to hear of Mrs. Wolniak's passing. We are thinking of your family at this time and wishing you moments of peace as you remember her life.

With heartfelt sympathy,

Linda Hamilton, Debbie Jarosz, Genevieve Jordan and Conrad Baczynski

Therese Bonomo St. Turibius School

January 1, 2016

Very sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless each of you!!!

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