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Loretta Starzyk Obituary

Starzyk, Loretta C.

Loretta C. Starzyk, 84, of Glen Ellyn, IL

The devoted daughter of the late Joseph and late Lottie Starzyk; Beloved sister of Alice (Gerard) Latus and John (Kathy) Starzyk; Dearest aunt of Catherine (Chet) Pinski, Jeff Latus, Jonathan (Janice) Starzyk and Julia (Brian) Kersey; Great aunt of Hannah, Joshua, Jasmine, Emilia, Jack and Charlie. Loretta was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Judy Starzyk.

In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to Chicago White Sox Charities. https://whitesoxcharities.givingfuel.com/general-donation

Loretta was a lifelong fan of the Chicago White Sox and Elvis Presley. She worked for the United States Social Security Administration for more than 48 years.

A visitation for her will be held on Wednesday, August 6th from 10AM - 11AM at St. Petronille Church, 420 Glenwood Ave. Glen Ellyn, 60137, with a mass to follow.

Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, IL.

For more information contact Leonard Funeral Home of Glen Ellyn 630-469-0032

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 3, 2025.

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Memorial Events
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Aug

6

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Petronille Catholic Church

420 Glenwood Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Aug

6

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Petronille Catholic Church

420 Glenwood Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Funeral services provided by:

Leonard Memorial Funeral Home & Cremations - Glen Ellyn

565 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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