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LaVerne Luberda Obituary

Luberda, LaVerne "Beetsie" beloved wife of the late John Luberda, dear mother of Patricia (the late Ely), loving grandmother of Marylou, Electra, and Joey (Annie), great-grandmother of Damien, Darianne, Devanne, and Darren, fond sister of Ronnie (Bunny), Dolores (Eddie), and Martha. Visitation Thursday, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. John Cantius Church, 825 N. Carpenter St., Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles. For info 312-421-0936 or www.michalikfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 14, 2010.

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Mary Lou Luberda

June 28, 2013

Hi Beetsie,
Wow time sure is flying by. I know you are aware that I am officially a Phlebotomist now! I really enjoy what I do. I am hoping to make it a full time job, I just wish someone would give me a break & hire me already. Although it is frustrating I am not going to give up. I cannot believe we are approaching the 3 year anniversary of your passing. I still hurt everyday, they say time heals all wounds but this one cuts very deep! I miss you & I Love you too Beetsie!
Love,
Lou

Mary Lou Luberda

October 2, 2012

Hi Beetsie,
Wow so much has hapened since my last entry I hardly know where to start! Here we go-today is Mom's Birthday, I hope she has a great day! This summer made 2 years since we lost you to God, I know you are no longer in pain & are with your loved ones you lost many years ago. Although I am happy for you there is still a giant void in my heart. Joey & I finally met our other Sister. She is a really nice person that I was honored to meet. It's a little strange, but so far we have all managed to work through everything. Then there is our little sister. I'm sure you are very aware that she herself will be a mother soon. God bless her. I still find myself picking up the phone to tell you all of these things personally. I'm not sure if anyone else in our family has these same feelings, I just cannot let you go even though I konw you are long gone. You were my rock, my whole life, & I miss you more than words can express. I want so much to be able to talk to you one more time! I am still taking classes & will one day be out of my crappy job & be doing something you will be proud of. I miss you so much. I Love You Too Beetsie!
Love,
Lou

Mary Lou Luberda

May 16, 2012

Hi Beetsie,
I know it's been a long time since I've written here but not a day has gone by I haven't thought about you. It still hurts so much that you're gone. I'm done with another semester of school. I didn't have the best teacher this semester. Thankfully my teacher for Anatomy was awesome. I learned alot of interesting things from Dr Wicks. Darianne made it into a great High School, she is very excited! One of these days I will be happily writing in here that I am officially a Registered Nurse. I really just wanted to say I Love You & miss you very, very much. Please look after us & keep us safe! I Love You Too Beetsie!

Love,
Lou

Mary Lou Luberda

August 19, 2011

Hi Beetsie,
I wrote in here yesterday but my message didn't show up so I'll try it again. Anita won the Gold Medal in Bowling. She has 2 more rounds to go & I know she's going to win it all. Sweet Pea turned 4 on Wednesday & had her first day of school yesterday. I can't believe it. Where did the time go? As for me, my first day back is on Tuesday. I can't wait. I'm one day closer to getting my Nursing license. Wish you were here to share all this with us, but I know you'll always be looking over us. I miss you so much. I Love You Too Beetsie!
Love,
Lou

Mary Lou Luberda

July 19, 2011

Hi Beetsie,
Wow the last 2 days have been scorching hot! They say the heat will continue through the end of the week. I never remember it being this hot before! Well work is work, nothing ever changes here. I still miss your daily phone calls & haven't a clue what goes on in the world without you. I miss you so much. Well I better get back to work. I Love You Too Beetsie!
Love,
Lou

Mary Lou Luberda

July 12, 2011

Hi Beetsie,
I cannot believe that today is the 1 year anniversary of your passing. I still feel the same amount of pain in my heart that I did when you left this world.I find comfort in knowing that I will see you again but I miss you immensely. I think about you every single day & still shed a tears for you. Thank you for all the wonderful things you did for me every day of my life. I Love You Too Beetsie!
Love,
Lou

Mary Lou Luberda

May 9, 2011

Hi Beetsie,
My thoughts were with you yesterday on our first Mother's Day without you. I miss you so very much. I know you are with me & always will be. I feel your presence all the time. I just wanted to say I love you & I think about you all the time. I have finals this week in school. I'm doing great so I'm not stressing over finals. I Love You Too Beetsie!
Love,
Lou

Mary Lou Luberda

March 23, 2011

Hi Beetsie,
I came across a picture of you and me the other day & it made me stop in my tracks. It was one of your birthday dinners at a Polish restaurant. You were smiling & so happy. It made me miss your stories & your laughter even more. It is so hard for me to think about you without crying. I miss you talking to you everyday & seeing you. I wish so much that you didn't have to leave us here.I wasn't feeling very well today so I stayed home for work. I've been so tired lately. I guess the school work & my job are catching up to me. School's been going great though. I have an excellent teacher but boy does he pile on the work. I would just like to get a good nights sleep but with so much on my mind it's difficult. Everyone's doing ok I guess.Since you're not around to keep me in the loop I've been trying to keep in touch with everyone. Our baseball season will be starting soon & I know you'll be watching your beloved Cubs from up above this year I feel sorry for them if they don't do well! I miss you Beetsie. I Love You Too!
Love Always,
Lou

Mary Lou Luberda

March 3, 2011

Hi Beetsie,
I know it's been awhile since i've written to you but not a second goes by that I don't think of you. You were such an important part of my life that I don't know how I go on without you. I miss you so very much & my heart hurts with every breath that I take. Until the day that we meet again you will forever be in my heart. I Love You Too!
Love Always,
Lou

Mary Lou Luberda

February 2, 2011

Hi Beetsie,
Wow what a crazy day. This time the weather man was right we got our blizzard.All you can see outside is snow & more snow. We are pretty much trapped in the house. I tried to walk to the end of my block & in some spots the snow drifts were up to my waist. If we do try to go to work & school tomorrow it's definitely gonna be on the bus. I doubt any plows are going to do the side streets any time soon. Me & Joey were thinking they wouldn't be down the side streets until Saturday if then. I know you're terribly worried about us all but believe me we are all fine. I feel bad for Damien poor guys birthday falls on the biggest blizzard of our time. Well at least it'll be a day he'll never forget. We all miss you & Love you so very much. I gotta go shovel again but I promise I'll keep in touch. I LOVE YOU!
Love, Lou.

Mary Lou Luberda

January 18, 2011

Hi Beetsie,
Well today is my first day back at school in 6 months. God I can't believe it's been that long. It feels like yesterday when we lost you. I still miss you so very much. I'm a little nervous about today but I'm sure once I walk through those doors I'll be ok. Stay close to me today I'm going to need you. I love you Beetsie!
Love, Lou.

Mary Lou Luberda

December 27, 2010

Hello Beetsie,
Our first Christmas without you has come & gone & you were surely missed. Although we tried really hard to keep the smile on our faces for the kids our hearts were heavy with sorrow. They say times heals all wounds but my heart continues to hurt. I miss you so much every day. T & I stopped by to visit you on Sunday & althogh we couldn't exactly locate you I know I was close. Hope your Christmas with Grandpa & the rest of the family & Jesus was a special one for you. I Love you always Beetsie!
Love, Lou.

Joey Cuellar

December 23, 2010

Dear Beetsie,
I still can't accept the fact you are no longer walking this earth with me. I know your still watching over me, but I wish I could just go down stairs and sit next to you on your bed. Christmas is coming near and all I want is to have you back. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you or even talk to you. Sweetpea still call out your name and even ask for you from time to time. She still goes down stairs and looks for you, waiting for you to come home. One day when I come home, when God calls me, a piece of my heart will be healed when I see your face. Love always,
Your Grandson Joey

Mary Lou Luberda

August 2, 2010

Hi Beetsie,
I can't believe it will be exactly 3 weeks today since you went home to God. I miss you so much. The days seem alot longer now without you. I still wait for you to call everyday even though I know that will never happen. I know you're still here with me though, I can feel you in my heart. Not a day has gone by that I haven't thought about you or ever will.I love you too Beetsie!
Lou

Daniel Cwiak

July 20, 2010

Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of you Mom. She was a fun neighbor and I have often thought of her laughter in times of difficulty.
Dan Cwiak

rich hoglund

July 18, 2010

rich hoglund

July 17, 2010

i wish i did get to know you
i herd you a good lady you are good to my my honey

Wanda Taylor

July 14, 2010

My sincerest condolences to the friends and family. You are in my prayers during this difficult time.

Mary Lou Luberda

July 14, 2010

Dear Beetsie,
I know that you are Home with Grandpa & God & are no longer in any pain but I can't help but feel selfish for wishing you were still here with me.I am so proud & honored to have had a wonderful, loving Grandma like you for 34 years of my life. Not a day will go by without me thinking about you & missing you so very much.I'm going to miss your daily phone calls to me. I'm going to miss you & I telling each other I Love You! Thank you for raisng me into the person I am today. I am forever grateful. I Love You Beetsie!
Love,
Lou

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