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Leona Sitko Obituary

Sitko, Leona (nee Janusz), age 91, longtime resident of Berwyn, passed away January 24, beloved wife of the late Chester Sitko, loving mother of Patricia (the late Edward) Bieszczad and the late Richard (Regina) Sitko, devoted grandma of Debbie, Tina, Tami, Carla, Kristy, Patrick, James, and Bridget, great-grandma of Morgan, Taylor, Paige, Issac, Nathan, Austin, Leona, and Isabella, dear sister of Stanley (Jean) Janusz, Frank (Angeline) Kolodziej, and Stephanie (Walter) Bator, fond aunt of many. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 W. Cermak Rd., Forest Park. Prayers Friday, 8:45 a.m. at the funeral home, going to St. Mary of Celle Catholic Church for a 9:30 a.m. funeral Mass. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Info: 708-442-8500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 28, 2009.

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Mary Ann (Community of Caring Crafters) Maurer

January 29, 2009

I only knew Leona for a short time, but quickly learned so much about her from her about the story of her life. She was a delightful, sweet, lovable little lady.
We will pray for Leona and her family.

Tina Alongi

January 28, 2009

No words can ever express the love we have for you, the memories we had with you. We will miss you very much. All our love- Tina, Don, Morgan, Taylor, Paige.

trudy jahnke

January 28, 2009

Tami, Carla and Kristy so sorry for the loss of your grandma

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