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Lorraine Madaj Obituary

Madaj, Lorraine S. (nee Kula), loving wife of Robert M. Madaj, cherished and loving mother of Michael, Laura (Carl), and Mark, dear sister of Louis (Theresa) Kula, Patricia (late James) Smietana, Carol (Richard) Kranz, Arlene (Edward) DePaepe, and Norine (Donald) Huber, dear sister-in-law of Barbara (David) Stanisz and Cathy (Phil) Riccio, fond aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday 9:45 a.m. from the Richard-Midway Funeral Home 5749 Archer Av. (corner of Lorel) to St. Camillus Church for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, 8765 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. 401, Chicago 60631. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. 773-767-1840 or www.richardmidwayfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 13, 2011.

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diane popowici

January 16, 2011

My family is so sorry for your loss.
Lorraine was such a big part of my(Diane) childhood,like a second Mom to me....may God Bless your family

The Popowici Family

January 15, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Stanley, aunt Georgette

Karin Martin

January 14, 2011

Michael, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She 's in a better place. Love, Karin

Denise Thomason

January 14, 2011

Michael, I"m so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. DT

Pete Kula

January 14, 2011

Our deepest sympathy. Pete, Nancy, and Jennifer Kula, (Son of Raymond J. Kula)

Mary Bahry

January 13, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Mary Palace Bahry

January 13, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of loss. May fond memories of her life provide the strength to carry on.
Love,
Barb and Larry Dennee

Lisa Gonzales

January 13, 2011

Laura,

I am so sorry for your loss. I wish we could be there for you. Prayers for you and your family that God will give you the courage and strength to get through the sorrow. We love you and even though we are not physically with you, we will be there in spirit.

All our love,
Lisa, Chris & Aaron Gonzales

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