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Loretta Gacek Obituary

Gacek, Loretta A. (nee Michalowski) Age 87, of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Stanley C.; loving mother of Kathleen (Everett) Amundson, Daniel, Pamela (Martin) Dubina, Alice (William) Kurich, Lawrence (Donna) and Deborah (Arthur) Catrambone; cherished grandmother of 18 and great-grandmother of 17. Funeral Friday, December 14, 9:30am from Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 S. DesPlaines Avenue, North Riverside to Mater Christi Church, Mass 10am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Adventist St. Thomas Hospice, 119 E. Ogden Avenue Suite 111, Hinsdale, IL 60521 would be appreciated. Info: 708-447-2500 or www.kuratko-nosek.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 12, 2012.

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Sherrill and Fred Mark

December 13, 2012

So sorry for your loss, Loretta was the best

December 13, 2012

You're mom was such a sweet lady who will be missed by all those fortunate enough to have known her. May you find comfort in the memories you shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim and Mary Ellen Shea

Carole Gacek-Kuzmickas

December 12, 2012

My heart is full of happy memories of Aunt Loretta..

December 12, 2012

May joy soon replace the sorrow that's in your heart with cherished memories as you celebrate a life that was well lived.

December 12, 2012

May the God of all comfort carry you thru the days ahead.Draw close to him and he will draw close to you...James 4:8.

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