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Joan Chlumsky Obituary

Chlumsky, Joan (nee Zitek), age 89, of Stickney, Illinois, died September 20, 2009 on her 68th Wedding Anniversary. Joan was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on September 4, 1920 to James and Nellie Zitek. Joan's life was a glow of happiness for all who knew her. Her smile was bright and her laughter was contagious. Her loving heart and gentle demeanor touched the lives of so many people. Her tender spirit will eternally live on in our hearts and the heavens above. She is forever present, always watching over those she loved. She is preceded in death by her sisters Ann and Mary. Beloved wife of Frank, loving mother of Frank (Donna Mae) Chlumsky, Donna (Vic) Cerny, Thomas Chlumsky, Jayme (Brian) Lawhon, and Tammy (Jay) Gomez, Nancy Chlumsky and Dan Komornicki, cherished grandmother of Victor (Therese) Cerny, Jeannine Cerny, Anna (Shaun) So, Daniel Komornicki, Alyssa Meudt, Oliver Komornicki, Frank Chlumsky, Arley Meudt, and John Wesley Lawhon, special thanks to our Godsend Debbie Ainley and to beloved nieces and nephews Diane and Russell Scardigh, Sandy Foster, and Susan and Dave Paschall. Visitation Wednesday, 11 am to 1 pm at Mt. Auburn Funeral Home 4101 So Oak Park Ave,. Stickney, IL. Funeral services to follow Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery. 708-749-2033.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 22, 2009.

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Ellen O'Brien

September 28, 2009

Dear Frank and family, Deepest sympathy on Joan's passing. Although your hearts are heavy I hope you can rejoice in the life you all shared with her. God Bless! Ellen O'Brien (from Sahs School)

Kay Penn-Hawken

September 27, 2009

Dear Frank and family, please accept my deepest sympathy. You were lucky to have Joan for so long. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kay Penn-Hawken from Sahs School

ron matis

September 25, 2009

anna & i send our condolences on the passing of joan.

September 22, 2009

Dear Frank and Family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. I know how much she meant to all of you. I will keep her and all of you in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Patricia Clair
Formerly Sahs School

September 22, 2009

Frank and Family,
How saddened I was to hear of the loss of Joan. May your broken hearts heal with thoughts of the wonderful things she has done and her long life.

Marlene Draus

September 22, 2009

Sorry for the loss of your Wife, Mom and Grandmother Joan. She was a very sweet lady. I'm sure you will miss her greatly.

Deepest Sympathy Paul & Cindi Meudt

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