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1928

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2014

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Lila Kingsnorth Obituary

Kingsnorth, Lila A. (nee Kovarik) 86. Beloved wife of the late Dale; devoted mother of Dale, Ret. CFD, Diane (Robert, Ret. CPD) Swiderski, Laurie (Leon) Karjaka and Sandra and the late Dennis and Daniel Kingsnorth; proud grandmother of Ann (Scott) Zessin, Robert (Pamela), Scott (Andrea), Michael (fianc?e, Lauren Augustine), Jennifer (fianc?, Edward Janiak) and Melissa Swiderski, Eric and Daniel Karjaka and the late Michelle Swiderski and Alan Kingsnorth; great-grandmother of 9; loving sister of Lorraine (Gilbert) Sacco and Barbara (the late Edward) Tverdek; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday 9:15 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn to St. Bernadette Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3:00 9:00 p.m. Info: 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 2, 2014.

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Daniel Karjaka

July 4, 2015

Lila was a great women and carring and loving grandma but I knew she was on the last journey. Every time I visited her she taught me a lesson on life. For me she was like Morrie Swartz from Tuesday's with Morrie but now she is gone and I will never forget her.

Roch Mikulak

November 15, 2014

Am so sorry to hear this. Mrs Kingsnorth was one of the best mothers of one of the best families in the village. Even after so many years apart, I still smile and laugh at the great times I had in the Kingsnorth home. My thoughts at prayers to the family.

November 4, 2014

Such a wonderfully sweet lady. Our prayers are with the entire family.
The Traxler Family/Grace Johnson

November 3, 2014

Everyone loved "Mrs. K" What a great lady! I will miss her. My condolences to her family.
Nancy Meyer

November 3, 2014

Everyone loved "Mrs. K" What a great lady! My condolences to her family. I will miss her. Nancy Meyer

The Litak family

November 2, 2014

We are sorry for your loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers! She was a wonderful neighbor! Whenever we walked by her house she greeted us.

God Bless!
The Litak family

Debbie Olson

November 1, 2014

Lila is an exceptional lady who, without fail, could literally light up a room with her smile. Everyone loved her and proven by her wonderful family, she was an amazing mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will always be remembered and forever loved. My love to her family.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

November 1, 2014

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Lila will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 09 NOV, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Marianne Claussen

November 1, 2014

Sandy, I am so sorry for your loss.

Alice O'Connor

November 1, 2014

My deepest sympathies go out to Lila's family. Lila was a great lady, sweet and always ready to joke with you and loved very much by MANY!!! She is up in heaven now and I'm sure was welcomed with open arms by all those we miss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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