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Lora Niewinski Obituary

Niewinski, Lora Lynn beloved wife of Carlos Vasquez for 22 years, loving mother of Brianna and Carlie, cherished daughter of Carol (nee Jozwiak) and Frank Niewinski, dear sister of Lisa (Lenard) Gentile and Lynn Niewinski, also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, 9:30 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge to St. Priscilla Church, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. President of Bridge School P.T.A. Visitation Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 5, 2010.

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Jasmine

December 23, 2010

Lora you are the mom of my Best Friend Carlie and watching her suffer is the saddest thing I can ever see. Your family dearly misses you so much. We all miss you so much!!! You were always happy when you were with us at our school. May god bless you and your family!!!!!!

CARL & ANN SPENCER

November 11, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Elizabeth Brandon

November 10, 2010

We will miss you dearly Aunt Lora.

Love always,
Elizabeth

John and Patricia O'Dishoo

November 8, 2010

Lynn and Family
Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family. We were so sorry to here about Lora. We have great memories of Lora, Crystal and you at the concession stand at the Allstate Arena. I also have the memorary of you at the Sears Centre when the Bull Riding was there and Jake Owen sang some songs. These are happy memories and ones that you should keep in your heart it will ease the pain. Lora was a terrific person and will be missed.

Yvonne Majewski

November 6, 2010

Family of Lora Niewinski: I knew Lora from Bridge school LSC- such a active lady to take part/plan so many activities at the school, for her children, and so many others in the Bridge School Family. She will be missed, my condolences to the family and friends of Lora's - my thoughts and prays are with you all at this time. Sincerely,

Lisa Bangs

November 5, 2010

Dear Family of Lora Niewinski, Carlos, Brianna and Carlie,
My condolences in the loss of your dear wife and mother. She was such a positive, strong and familiar presence at Bridge School and lit up so many lives! My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Lisa Bangs

November 5, 2010

Dear Family of Lora Niewinski, Carlos, Brianna and Carlie,
My condolences in the loss of your dear wife and mother. She was such a positive, strong and familiar presence at Bridge School and lit up so many lives! My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Mary Arndt

November 5, 2010

Dear Family of Lora;
Our Deepest Condolences and Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the whole family, at this time. We met Lora working at the Allstate Arena and we will truly MISS Lora there. We will cherish all the fun/good times, we had working at the Concession stands. Lora was sooo much fun to work with, her great smile and personality will truly be missed by many there. We will miss you, Lora!! With Love, Mary Arndt & Heather Underwood

MINERVA MARTINEZ

November 5, 2010

TO CARLOS, BRIANNA, AND CARLIE MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT YOUR LOVED ONE TOUCHED THE LIVES OF SO MANY AND GAVE THEM THE GIFT OF MANY HAPPY MEMORIES AS TIME GENTLY EASES YOUR GRIEF, MAY BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES RESTORE THE JOY THAT HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM YOUR HEART AN ANGEL OPENED UP THE BOOK OF LIFE, TO RECORD THE BABYS BIRTH LORA LYNN AND THEN WHISPERED AS SHE CLOSED THE BOOK TOO BEAUTIFUL FOR EARTH SO WHISPERED THE ANGEL MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS MINERVA MARTINEZ

MINERVA MARTINEZ

November 5, 2010

TO CARLOS, BRIANNA, AND CARLI MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT YOUR LOVED ONE TOUCHED THE LIVES OF SO MANY OTHERS AND GAVE THEM THE GIFT OF MANY HAPPY MEMORIES AND AN ANGEL OPENED UP THE BOOK OF LIFE, TO RECORDS THE BIRTH OF THE ANGEL FOR BUY NAMED LORA LYNN AND WHISPERED AS SHE CLOSED THE BOOK TOO BEAUTIFUL FOR EARTH SO THE ANGEL WHISPERED AS TIME GENTLY EASES YOUR GRIEF, MAY BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES RESTORE THE JOY THAT HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM YOUR HEART GOD BLESS YOU ALL MINERVA MARTINEZ

Sunny Reich

November 5, 2010

Lynn and Family,

My Deepest Sympathy goes out to all of you! Rest assured that Lora has her "WINGS" on and is watching over each and every one of you. May she Rest in Peace.

November 5, 2010

We will miss you! Thank you for everything you've done for us! Love Vicky and Nick Paprzycki

Susan Dworak

November 5, 2010

Lora helped our family in so many ways and continued to support us after our loss. I cherished and loved her, dear friend does not even start to describe such a remarkable and giving woman, mother, daughter, sister and community leader. Bridge sisters forever. God Bless.
Mrs. Walter Dworak and sons(Chicago,Il )

Cindy Niewinski

November 5, 2010

My deepest condolences to the whole family. Lora and I had great memories growing up.
Love Always
Kisses and Hugges
Cindy Niewinski

November 5, 2010

Our deepest condolences to the family of Lora Niewinski. Our prays are with you and your family. Privett Family Bridge school 6th grade

November 5, 2010

Lora was such a dynamic and loving part of the Bridge School family. She seemed to know all of the kids and always had a smile and a good word for each of them. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this difficult time.

-Mary Ann and Jacob Conway

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

November 5, 2010

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