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Janina Kustra Obituary

Kustra, Janina (nee Hus), beloved wife of the late Michael, loving mother of Eugene (Monika), Teddy (Stella), Stanley (the late Cyndi), Wesley (Ursula), Ziggy, John, Margaret (Josh) Johnsen and Alice (Kurt) Whitmer, grandmother of 14, great-grandmother of 1, fond sister of Josephine (the late Joseph) Matula, aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, July 2, at 9:30 a.m. from Baran Funeral Home, 2644-46 N. Central Ave. to St. James Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. 773-622-1488 www.BaranFuneralHome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 30, 2011.

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Kelly Rodriguez

July 1, 2011

Mama Kustra will be missed tremendously. During difficult times, she was always there for you, welcoming you into her home with a tall glass of Ice-T, a ham sandwich and a deck of cards! Somehow you knew everything was going to be just fine. I love her very much. May she rest in peace.

Leni Micevic Family and Ray Baltic and Family

July 1, 2011

Love you all!

Lisa Helle

June 30, 2011

She was a wonderful woman - I always looked forward to seeing her at holidays. She was a warm and caring person who made everyone feel welcome.

Kathy Smith

June 30, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Eva Kuczynski

June 30, 2011

Mama Kustra was the BEST! Welcomed everyone to her already large family and made you feel like a daughter or son! You will be missed but never forgotten!!! Love you - The Helle-Kuczynski Family

June 30, 2011

Ziggy and Family-
We express our deepest sympathy as you mourn the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as is our support. - The Staff of Clayton Residential Home

Liz Kustra

June 30, 2011

She was the best grandmother anyone could ask for. She will be greatly missed.

Liz Kustra

June 30, 2011

She was the best grandmother in the world! I will miss her greatly.

The Staff of Baran Funeral Homes, Ltd.

June 30, 2011

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