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Joyce Zezulak Obituary

Zezulak, Joyce A. (nee Crothers), 62, of Lombard. Beloved wife of Charles E., Sr., loving mother of Charles E., Jr. (Diane E.), Michael S., Sr. (Maryann), Phillip J. (fiancee Amy M. Pohlod) Zezulak, Sheri D. (Patrick E.) Goschy, Brian S. Zezulak, devoted grandmother of Sonja M. and Sophia M. Zezulak; Christina M. and Michael S. Zezulak, Jr.; Paul E. and Maxwell T. Goschy. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m. at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd. (3 blks. S. of Roosevelt Rd.), Lombard. Funeral Monday, 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery. Info: 630-932-1500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 9, 2007.

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Petrina Goschy

March 13, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. I know your family is close and she will be greatly missed. If there is anything I can do for anyone, please let me know.

Audrey Lee Jackson

March 12, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Life without her warmth will be difficult, but the Lord will comfort and see you though this difficult time.

I will remain prayerful for you and your family.

Georgeina (DeeDee) Davies

March 10, 2007

To the Zezulak Family with condolences from DeeDee, Mike and Joshua. Joyce you were a true spirit in the word friend. You were there for me when I was young. I enjoyed the friendship that we shared. My mother spoke of you often with great memories of your laughter. My mother always spoke of you and Charles and the great love that you two shared. You were loved by many and all. Mother will be happy to see you aagin. She always thought the world of you. You will be missed hear on earth. Yet, we know you will be in a glorified place at the right seat of Jesus.

To Charles and his family that are left in sorrow.
John 14:1-6

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go and prepare a place for you.

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there may be also,

And whither I go ye know and the way ye know

Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not wither thou goest; and how can we know the way?

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by me

AndreMarie Valenta

March 10, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

Paul Goschy

March 10, 2007

Please accept my sympathies. I am sure she is not suffering now.

Ginny Stevenson

March 10, 2007

I would like to offer my condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. I understand what the family is going through; I had the same feeling when I lost my over 15 years ago. My prayers are with you.

christine rick

March 10, 2007

I would like to send my condolences to the family. I went to glenbard east high school with her daughter sheri. joyce was a loving and caring mother and friend. i will miss her and how she took me in her loving home. Your in my prayers. I love you.

christine rick

March 10, 2007

I would like to send my condolences to the zezulak family. I remember joyce from when i went to glenbard east high school with her daughter sheri.I always loved joyce. She was caring and was always there for me. I will never forget her kindness and how she took me in to her loving home. I love you joyce and you'll always be in my prayers.

William Cairo

March 9, 2007

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Zezulak family. I always admired Joyce's' sense of humor and her intelligence. She was always so full of love, passion; especially when it came to her nails a beautiful woman who will be deeply missed by my family and myself. She will always have a place in our hearts. Its a true blessing to know that she is at peace, Always Bill Cairo

Tonya Harris

March 9, 2007

I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. i recently loss my grandmother so i understand what you are going through. God Bless!

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