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Irene Skocz Obituary

Skocz, Irene F.

Irene F. Skocz, (Big I/Ma Skocz) nee Lojas, age 99;Beloved wife of the late Casimir (Casey) Skocz; Loving mother of the late Robert (Carol), Richard (Tina), Roy (Lauren) and Randy (Mary); Proud grandmother of Richard (Terri), Amy (Tony) Ray, Ann (Jeff) Krulic, Lea (Jose) Chavez, Kimberly, Robert (Bridgette), Reed, Morgan, Jerry (Nicholette), and Toni (Scott) Hall; Great grandmother of 12; Great-great grandmother of 3; Daughter of the late Marie, and the late Walter Lojas; Sister of Eleanor (late Joseph) Kwiatkowski, late Walter (late Josephine) Lojas and the late Edward Lojas; Aunt to many nieces and nephews from both sides. Visitation Wednesday, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Funeral Thursday, 9:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge to St. Denis Church, 8301 S. St Louis Ave, Chicago; Mass 10:00 a.m.; Interment Resurrection Cemetery; Per Irene's request, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Shriners Children's Hospital, or Feed the Children; For Funeral info 708-422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 11, 2025.

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Memorial Events
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Mar

12

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Curley Funeral Home

6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Mar

13

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Denis Church

8301 S. St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60652

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Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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