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Lorraine Dudek Obituary

Dudek, Lorraine K. (nee Schramek), of Downers Grove, formerly of Berwyn, beloved wife of the late Chester, loving mother of Lynne King, Judy (David) Harrison, and Claudia (Noel) Manley, grandmother of Lindsay, Alexandra, Matthew, Austin, John, Claire, and Amelia, sister of Eileen (late Bill) Trifone and Joseph (Pat) Schramek. Visitation 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th Street, Downers Grove. Prayers 9:15 a.m. Friday from funeral home to St. Cletus Church in LaGrange for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Kidney Foundation or American Heart Association appreciated. Funeral info: 630-964-6500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 14, 2009.

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Anne Brejcha-Bowen

January 17, 2010

Dear Lynne, Judy, Claudia and families,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I had talked to Alice Maszota tonight and she told me about your Mom. I remember your Mom fondly from our days at Saint Mary of Celle. My deepest sympathy.

Debbie Storino Molinaro

October 16, 2009

Claudia, Judy, and Lynne, our thoughts and prayers are with and your families. With deepest sympathy,
Tony & Debbie Molinaro

Jan Woodburn

October 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very sad time. Your Mom is at rest and not suffering any longer, and that is what she wanted. Just remmeber all the fun times. She was a big part of my life and I will miss her a lot.

Barbara Kapsa-Bossany

October 14, 2009

My sincere condolences on the loss of your mom, a wonderful lady. I believe she was the school secretary when I was a student at Piper, then I met Judy and Lynne as a fellow student at Morton West. May God be with all of you and comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Richard Shonder

October 14, 2009

We were so happy to see Aunt Lorraine at Rick & Sheas wedding; She looked wonderful that evening. We will miss her very much. Our condolences to the family.
Rick, MaryAnn, Ricky & Shea, and Jason.

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