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Laverne Ptaszkowski Obituary

Ptaszkowski, Laverne J. (nee Pfleger) Beloved wife of the late Matthew; loving mother of Linda (Kevin) McGarry, Michael "Mort" (Peggy) and Mark (Dora); dearest grandmother of Theresa, Tara, Kelly, John and Mark; cherished great-grandmother of Dominic and Declan. Visitation Saturday, February 11, 2017, 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:15 a.m. at Szykowny Funeral Home Jonathan F. Siedlecki, Director, 4901 S. Archer Ave. (1 block east of Pulaski at Szykowny Blvd.). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Info 773-735-7521.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 10, 2017.

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David and Althea

February 12, 2017

Dear Linda we are so saddened to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May you draw close to God during this difficult time and he will draw close to you.

February 12, 2017

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. As you take each day one step at a time and hold on to the loving memories and joyful times spent together, may God grant you the strength needed to see each day through
(2 Corinthians 4:7).--ERJ

Donna Bedalow

February 11, 2017

Mort, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

February 11, 2017

Sincere condolences for yoyr great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn," sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61: 1, 2

Steve & Bonnie Ptaszkowski

February 10, 2017

May God Bless my Aunt Laverne. Our hearts go out to my cousins and all her family. Aunt Laverne is the end of an era.

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9:00 a.m.

Szykowny Funeral Home

4901 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632

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11

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11:15 a.m.

Szykowny Funeral Home

4901 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632

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