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Lorraine Szumlas Obituary

Lorraine G. Szumlas (nee Johnson) HEGEWISCH, IL - Lorraine G. Szumlas (nee Johnson), late of Hegewisch, passed away November 2, 2017. Beloved wife of Frank for 60 years. Loving mother of Tim (Sally) Szumlas, Dan Szumlas and Dawn Szumlas Mullin. Devoted grandmother of Danielle, Michael, Gabrelle, Grant, Kiefer and Carly. Dearest sister of Marion (Donald) Seabury. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lorraine enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Scherwood Golf League. She was a former waitress at Vogels, Al Knapps and Maxwell Sweeny restaurants. Visitation Sunday 2:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services Monday, November 6, 2017 8:45 a.m. prayers from ELMWOOD CHAPEL, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to St. Florian Church. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery, 773-731-2749, www.elmwoodchapel.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 4, 2017.

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Mary ann Majszak (Moskwa)

November 7, 2017

May she rest in peace. Friends of
Lorraine from Hegewisch for a
long time.

Janice Minton-Kutz

November 6, 2017

Lorrie was a beautiful, sweet and kind lady. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Deepest sympathy to her husband Frank, children and grandchildren.

November 4, 2017

We will miss Lorraine's smiling face at Wicker Park Golf Course on Tuesday mornings.
Carol Moore, President
Wicker Ladies 9 Hole League

Marie Smith

November 4, 2017

My sincere sympathy to Lorraine's family. I know she will be missed greatly. I golfed with Lorraine for many years and admired her for her sweet disposition and bravery in meeting her Parkinson's with determination to not let it define her.

Dennis & Nancy Bertetto

November 3, 2017

Frank, we are so sorry to hear of Lorraine's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. She will be missed here at FOS. We arrived here this past Tuesday.

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