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Karen Graczyk Obituary

Graczyk, Karen L.

(nee Evans) Beloved wife of the late Bernard J. Sr.; loving mother of Bernard Jr., and Kevin Graczyk; beloved daughter of the late James and Marilyn Evans; dear sister of Charlene Gilhooly, Janet (the late Ed) Stec, Cheryl Mueller, Jim (Felicia) Evans, Tim Evans, John Evans, Kathy (Tom) Przekwas, Kim (Danny) Clancy, and Chuck (Barb) Evans; fond aunt and great aunt of many; dear friend of many from the Bridgeport neighborhood. Member of SPRED Program, Senior's Club of Armour Park , and volunteer at St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church. Visitation Sunday 2 P.M. to 8 P.M., Funeral Service Monday 8:30 A.M. to 9:15 A.M. at Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) to St. Mary of Perpetual Help Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. For info (312)225-8500 or www.colettasonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 26, 2024.

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Jan

28

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Michael Coletta Sons, Ltd. Funeral Home

544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

Jan

29

Funeral service

8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Michael Coletta Sons, Ltd. Funeral Home

544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

Jan

29

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary of Perpetual Help

1039 W 32nd St, Chicago, IL 60608

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Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, Ltd.

544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

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