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Helen Ziemek Obituary

Ziemek, Helen M. (nee Zowal), age 97. Dearly beloved wife of the late William; fond and loving companion of Edwin Ogonowski; loving mother of Linda (the late Charles) Ori, and the late Bill, Ronnie and Dolorez Ziemek; dear mother-in-law of Ellen Ziemek; fond grandmother of Nicolas, Billy, Suzie, Tony, Randy, Sandy, Rick, and Robin; great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother of many; dear sister of the late Adele Wise, the late Henry Zowal and Irene Murawski; fond aunt and great-aunt of many. Funeral services Tuesday, April 2nd 9:45am from Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL to St. Tarcissus Church for Mass at 11:00am. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3:00 to 9:00pm.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 1, 2013.

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Andrea Larsen

April 2, 2013

Cioci Helen, in heaven you reunite with my Mom, and you gals can yak it up again like the old days, except now you don't have to share your aches and pains any more! Rest in peace. Your niece, Andi

Kathy Fingal-Curry

April 1, 2013

Suzie,
I'm very sorry for the loss of your grandmother. I remember your family quite well. When I saw the Ziemek name in the paper today I felt compelled to get in touch. My condolences to you and your family. From your childhood neighbor and friend,

Arlene Payne

April 1, 2013

Linda,Bill, Tony and families

Sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

the green team of rainbow hospice

April 1, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

April 1, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Memorial Events
for Helen Ziemek

Apr

1

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cumberland Chapels

8300 West Lawrence Ave., Harwood Heights, IL 60706

Apr

2

Funeral service

9:45 a.m.

Cumberland Chapels

8300 West Lawrence Ave., Harwood Heights, IL 60706

Apr

2

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Tarcissus Church

IL

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Cumberland Chapels

8300 West Lawrence Ave., Harwood Heights, IL 60706

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