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Kathleen Wydajewski Obituary

Wydajewski, Kathleen J. (nee Ryan), age 66, Saturday, May 8, 2010, formerly of Lansing and Pontiac, IL, survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Leonard J. Wydajewski of Plainfield, one daughter, Michelle Dekker of Plainfield, two sons, Leonard (Connie) Wydajewski of Pontiac and Kenneth (Renee) Wydajewski of Manassas, VA, three grandchildren, one brother, one sister, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services for Kathleen J. Wydajewski will be Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet, to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Plainfield, for a Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery, Plainfield. Visitation Monday, 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. For information 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 9 to May 10, 2010.

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MIchelle Dekker

May 4, 2011

A thousand words can't bring you back, I know because I tried.
And neither can a million tears, I know because I cried.

I miss you Mom more and more every day. What I wouldn't do to have one more day with you!

I love you and miss you.........Happy Mothers Day!

Kevin Foley

May 28, 2010

Dear Ken & family,

Sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Try to focus on the good times spent with your mother and cherish them.

Katelyn Dekker

May 22, 2010

Dear Nana,
Words cannot describe how much I miss you and need you in my life. Nothing in the house is the same and nothing in this world feels right without you. Please watch over me. I love you Nana. Always my angel<3 love Katelyn.

May 12, 2010

Our thoughts are with you at this diffficult time. We hope the love and support of those near and far will help you through.

Ami (Zara) and Scott Nelson

Diane Pawlowski

May 11, 2010

Dear Lenny & family,
With great sadness, I send this note of condolence to you. May God bless you and give you the strength you need, and the knowledge that she will be with you always.
Your old RRD friend,

Bill Rich

May 11, 2010

Lenny,
My sincere sympathy for the loss of your wife. My sympathies also to her children, grandchildren, sister, and all who loved her.

Barb Antoskiewicz

May 11, 2010

Geri and family... So sorry to hear about your loss. Know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. If I can do anything, I am a phone call away. Barb Antoskiewicz

May 10, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers, I wish that there was something that I could say that would bring you comfort but time will do that. Kathy was my go to when I had my children, I regarded her as highly as Dr.Spook,she always had the answers for all my baby questions. She is at peace and may that bring you peace.
Martha and Frank Zara

Neel & Candy Kintz

May 10, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mary Scott

May 10, 2010

Dear Michelle and Katelyn, I will miss my long conversations with Mrs. Wydajewski- she always had such a sympathetic ear and was so very kind and caring. We shared a love of dogs and family. A truly wonderful and loving spirit. Rest In Peace Mrs. Wy.

May 10, 2010

Jeri, to you and your family, my deepest sympathy. You are in our prayers. Dean, Cindy and Jacob Hope

May 10, 2010

I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you during this difficult time. Monica & Paul Scheppe (St. Ann's)

May 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow, please accept my heartful condolences. May God assist all of you in this trying time. Marilyn Aiken (St. Ann's)

Lynne Sebok

May 10, 2010

Jeri,

To you and your family my sincere condolences.
My prayers and thoughts be with you.

Sincerely,

Lynne Sebok

May 10, 2010

Please accept my sympathy and know that my class and I will be praying for you at this very sad time.

Judy Wohadlo
St. Ann School

Erin & family

May 10, 2010

Michelle, Katelyn & family,
I am so sorry you have to go through this. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know for sure your Mom has someone special up there to welcome her with a hug!! I love you guys!!!

Larry Bradshaw

May 10, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Julie Myers

May 10, 2010

My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family.

May 9, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wydajewski family. Lenny is an important and valued member of our museum.
The Livingston County War Museum
Dal Estes Education Center
Pontiac IL

May 9, 2010

My prayers are with you. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Cathy Stone (St. Ann's)

Yvonne (Kalamaras) Rachel

May 9, 2010

My heart goes out to our entire family. We lost a most wonderful person who never thought of herself first. Aunt Kathy was such a giving and loving individual. I will never forget her kindess and concern for the entire family. May she rest in peace.

Alex Caffi

May 9, 2010

i love and miss you nana!<3 Your always gonna be in my heart!

Brian Walters

May 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kathy & Bob Banasiak

May 9, 2010

Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved wife and mother. We will always remember the fun times at Christmas when Bob played Santa!

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