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Marie Slak Obituary

Slak, Marie T. (nee: LaPorte), beloved wife of the late Edward For 41 years. Loving mother of Joseph E., Pam, Tammy (Joe) Lipuma and the late Denise Slak. Dear sister of Sam (Shirley) LaPorte and the late Charles and James "Cookie" (Lena) LaPorte. Dear grandmother of Edward (Monica), Joseph and Taylor Slak, Joseph, Anthony, James, and Nicholas Lipuma, Great grandmother of Joseph Slak III. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews, great companion to Tony Guiffa. Funeral Friday 9:15 a.m. from Blake Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd, Oak Lawn 60453 to St. Terrance Church, Alsip, IL mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. For info 708-636-1193

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

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Mark Plocharczyk

March 10, 2011

Pam and family,

Please know Donna, Jimmy and I will keep you in our prayers. Find joy in your memories while dealing with your loss.

Scott Plocharczyk

March 5, 2011

Pam I was so sorry to hear about this. My mom, Gail, and I send our deepest sympathies.

March 4, 2011

Pam, Kathy and I were so sorry to hear that your mom died. I know she will be sorely missed. You have our prayers and sympathy. Liz & Kathy Kelly

March 4, 2011

What can one say to easy the pain of losing such a great mother, grandmother and friend. My our memories bring a smile and warm thoughts of someone that will be missed very much. Always with love,
Bob & Violet

Presh Carver

March 3, 2011

Auntie Marie, you'll always be my GodMother! Thank you for all your prayers and love. I wish I were able to see you the last time I was in IL in December. I love you and I thank you for all the memories that I have with you and Uncle Eddie. May you be at peace.

Donna Nagel

March 3, 2011

"Aunt Marie", You were a wonderful neighbor. We will surely miss you. God Bless.
The Nagel Girls

March 3, 2011

To The Slak Family,
Your mom was always a bright light at the library whenever I went. She was a wonderful and funny lady. I will miss her.
Peter and Michelle Spruit

Shirley Babyar

March 3, 2011

Marie:
We were friends for life. I am going to miss our weekly chats on the phone. Your suffering has ended as you now join your loved ones in heaven.Miss you Love always

joe lipuma

March 2, 2011

gram... i miss you so much, i will think about you everyday. life will not be the same without you.

sam scoleri

March 2, 2011

You will be missed Aunt, but never forgotten!! My "fairy" Godmother.
Love Ya Aunt

March 2, 2011

Say hello to my angels for me.... you will be missed dearly, Aunt Marie.

March 2, 2011

Say hello to my angels for me... you will be missed Auntie Marie.

Erin McGall

March 2, 2011

My memories of Marie are so vivid and alive, she was a great spirit, and my mom loved her dearly:) My prayers are with all of you today. Sincerely, Erin (Buckley) McGall.

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