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Lois Matela Obituary

Matela, Lois S. (nee Warzynski), beloved wife of Ronald and the late Robert and the late Don, loving mother of Robert (Cheryl), William (Mary Ann), Jack (Lillian) and Linda, dear grandmother of 17, great grandmother of two, fond sister of JoAnn (Jack) Bradley, aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Wednesday, October 13 at 9:45 a.m. from the Sourek Manor Funeral Home, 5645 W. 35th St., Cicero, to Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, for 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. 708-652-6661.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2004.

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Linda Misale

October 13, 2004

My deepest sympathy to all of you. Lois will surely be missed.

Denise Marek

October 13, 2004

Dear Dad,

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love, Denise, Stacy, Stanley

& Steven

Stacy, Stanley & Steven Marek

October 13, 2004

Dear Grandpa,

Sorry about your loss.

Love, Stacy, Stanley & STeven

rita laszczewski

October 12, 2004

lois i will always remember the good times we shared. You are at peace now. Love rita.

Daniel Mulcahy

October 12, 2004

My deepest condolences to Lois' immediate family and I'm sorry I could not attend her funeral services. Her cousin Danny!

Will & Sue Neu (SF-100)

October 11, 2004

Dear Ron and families,

We don't know you folks very well, but the memories we have of Lois will be lasting ones. Her constant smile, and kind words towards everyone will not be forgotton.



Glenwood RV Resort will no longer be the same without her presence.



May the memories of all the good times live in your hearts & minds forever.

Paulette & Tom Zarecki

October 11, 2004

Dear Ron and Members of the Matela and Brown familiies,

We were so sorry to hear of Lois's illness and always prayed she would make a turn around. We will miss her very much as I know you all will also and remember the good times we had together.

Our Sincere Sympathy,

Geri Maslan

October 11, 2004

Dear Matela Family,



I was saddened to hear of the death of your Mother Lois. She was a dear friend of my mother Judy Maslan and Bob. God Bless You and Your Family and my prayers are with you.



Geri Maslan

David Goldman

October 11, 2004

A great lady, we will miss her.

Marilyn Bell

October 11, 2004

Hi, I am Marilyn Bell who was a classmate of Lois at Lourds High School and she married my cousin Bob Matela. Bob's mother and my mother were sister's. My deepest sympathy to the family.

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