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Loretta Nijakowski Obituary

Nijakowski, Loretta L. (nee Laczynski). Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus. Devoted mother of Catherine (David) Santori and Cynthia Schander. Proud grandmother of Matt (John Griffith) Santori, Eric Schander, Christine (Robert Siwiec) Santori and Elizabeth Santori. Great grandmother of Rowan Siwiec. Loving sister of Albina (Edwin) Troscinski, Leonard (Marilynn) Lacey and the late Stanley (Elinor) Lacey. 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 Queen of Martyrs Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum. Visitation Monday 3:00-9:00 p.m. Past-president Queen of Martyrs Altar & Rosary Society. Info 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 2, 2011.

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Pam Wachowiak

December 12, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I thought of her often thru the years. The fun we used to have at Christmas at Judy's house. You have my deepest sympathies.
Cousin Pam Wachowiak

Dave Troscinski

October 3, 2011

We are sad to hear of Aunt Lorrie's passing. She was always great to see and talk to whenever Marianne and I could get together with her in recent years. As one of her many nephews, and living not far away, we saw her and Uncle Ted (and Cathy and Cynthia) often at family getherings until we moved out of state back in 1969. In recent years, it was always fun talking politics with her and getting caught up on family happenings. The old photographs do bring back good memories.
We will think of her and pray for her and the whole family. I know she is in a great place. May God bless.

October 3, 2011

CINDY AND FAMILY,
MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR
FAMILY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
CHERYL THOMPSON

Michelle Lacey-Chavarria

October 2, 2011

Auntie Loretta will be missed dearly. What a beautiful woman inside & out. I have very happy childhood memories of both her and Uncle Ted. I love you both very much. My thoughts & prayers are with all of the family. God Bless, Michelle Lacey-Chavarria

Gloria Saxon

October 2, 2011

Carter & I are saddend to hear about Aunt Loretta. We have wonderful memories of the times we spent together. She was an outstanding person and a special Aunt. She will be missed by all of us. We are so happy that we were able to spend time together as a family in Decatur. She loved her family and she was loved by them. We will miss her! Wish we could be there to give all of you hugs.
Love, Gloria & Carter

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