Mary Cichowski Obituary

Mr. Cichowski, Tinna, and family, please know that i am very sorry to hear about your wife/mother. Know that my thoughts are with you. sincerely, john schultz

Dear Chick and Family;

I am so sorry to hear about Toots. She was an incredible lady full of hope with such a positive spirit. I have such fond memories of growing up on Oak St. with her funny sense of humor, taking care of all the kids on the street and making sure we all stayed out of trouble. We loved spending time in the summer at Gunns pool, while she helped us learn how to swim, and always kept tabs on us as we grew up. Toots genuinely cared about us and she was especially proud of her family and grandkids. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Linda

I met Mary Ann at New Trier's exercise class and have never forgotten her: beautiful, athletic, warm, good-hearted, great personality--the best. What a tremendous loss, but what a tremedous legacy.

My prayers and sympathy,



Chloe Bolan

Dear Chick,



Kathy and I wish to extend our most sincere sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your wife. May your cherished memories of her sustain you and keep her near.



Bob and Kathy Schoenwetter

I WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL WITH TOOTS AND WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT SHE PASSED AWAY.

Dear Chick, Love and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Find peace knowing that others share deeply in your loss. Our prayers are with you all. Gretchen, Larry and family.

Dear Tammi,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Natalia & Hugo Mariscal

Dear Chick and family,

My wife, Karen, and I want to express to you our deepest sympathies on the loss of your lovely wife, Toots.

She was a ray of sunshine for all who new her especially on those cold winter mornings at New Trier. Our hopes and prayers are with you.

Fondly,

Bob and Karen

Dear Family

We were on our way to Florida when we heard of the sad news that Toot's passed away. We were so sorry to hear this news. She was always a kind and generous person who had a great smile. Our prayers are with her. Our sincere sympathy is with all the family.

Dear Chick (and Family),

Tom sent this to me yesterday. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have many many memories and it's times like these that they all come flooding back. Our memories are so precious as life can be so fleeting. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Dear Chick, Traci, Terri, and families, We hope the memories created together will help all of you now and in the future. We'll keep Toots and you in our prayers! Marty, Mary , Francie, Donna, Peter Szostak

Dear Cichowski Family, I am so sorry for your loss of a wonderful wife and mother. She was the first one at my mothers side when my father died. We had so many great times together. My prayers are with you all. Most of all Mrs. Cichowski, thanks for all the "Fuh Fuhs"

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I HAVE KNOWN TOOTS SINCE 1950 AT LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL.

Chick, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Chichowski family:



I was so sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Chicowski this week. I spoke to my Mom over the last coupld of days, we are all very saddend over the loss. I find it hard to believe, it seems like yesterday I was eating peanutbutter and peanutbutter sandwitches in your kitchen and playing football in your backyard!



We will be praying for you all. I will miss "Toot's" very much she was always a great lady to my family and to myself. Our memories of her are all positive from very early on.



Sorry I could not be in Chicago to pay my respects in person.



Your friend

Greg Cronkhite

Dear Tina & Family,

Tina unfortunately I never had the pleasure of meeting your mother, but I did have the pleasure of becoming friends with you through our Fri. night girls out dinners, and we would always talk about your mom and what an amazingly strong person she was. Please know we are all here to comfort you through this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



All our love, and god bless you all.



Teri Zander & Family

We were saddened to hear about Toot's death. Toots was always such a wonderful, caring person. May your memories of her give you compfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Traci & Family-



I was deeply sadden to her about the passing of your mother. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers!

Kelly Pontarelli

Dear Cichowski Family,

My whole family is so sad to hear about your loss. I was able to meet and get to know Toots at Brian and Tracy's wedding on the beach in Puerto Vallarta. We enjoyed the hot weather and cool drinks! What an amazing and beautiful woman! Terri, you and I have known each other for over 30 years, and I know what a positive impact your mom had on all of your friends over the years. Our prayers are with your family.

Tim & Family,

We are so sad to hear about the loss of your Mom, our thoughts are with you.

Dina & Dale Brincks

Dear Chick and family,

I am really saddened to hear of Toot's passing. Her great personality and welcoming manner is something I will remember forever. She was a beautiful person who I am proud to have known for over 50 years, from the early days at Portage Park, the Water Shows, and group trips to Riverview on the bus, to seeing her at the AAU swim meets, the high school and college meets at ISU! She was always there for her family, and for the man who was the love of her life.

May God be with you, Chick, and your fine family. PEACE.

Jack Bolger

We are deeply saddened by your loss and hope you take strength in the knowledge that Mrs. C will be in our hearts and memories.

To Chic and family,

Chic, I met you and Toots at the time of George and Inge's 50th anniversary celebration...and how gracious and friendly Toots was in letting me share a cottage with you, Martha and Alice. Remember our trip to Machinaw Island? It was fun! My sincere sympathy goes out to you at this time.

Dear Chick and Family,



We were very sorry to hear about Toots. We remembered all those good times when we went to football games, coaches' parties, and visited with your family. She was truly special and will remain in the memories of all who loved her.



Your wonderful family is her legacy.



Jim and Karen Wagner

Dear Mr. Cichowski, Terri, Teddi, Tammi, Timmy, Tina, and Traci,

I am as sad at the loss of Mrs. Cichowski and I was at the loss of my own mother a year ago.

I am so sorry for your loss.

I will always have the wonderful memories of our Sunday family dinners and some of our Christmas eves together.

Know that the Wellington family is feeling the loss of Mrs. C too.

Traci and family,

On behalf of the grown children of the former “Oak Street Gang” we are very saddened to hear of “Toots'” passing. Know that we all will never forget her kindness and generosity and the imprint she left on all of us. We were all blessed to have been a part of her life. Only the lucky few can ever say they were exposed to having several “Moms” in one neighborhood to watch over them. She was definitely one of the best!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Traci and Family:



I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Toots was such a proud mother and wife. I enjoyed every conversation I had with her. I will always remember her never ending smile and open arms. She will really be missed.

Dear Tammi and Family,

We are truly sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Sending our thoughts and prayers.



Love, Laura, Tom and Margarete

Tammi and family,



I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I admired your mom for all the love and strengh she gave to all of you. My family is thinking of you all.



Love

Paula

Traci and family:

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

love Jessica

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Toots was always cheerful and upbeat. She was very proud of her children and supportive of Chic's activities. She will be missed.

My Deepest Sympthies.

I met Mary Ann twice and she was such a sweet lady.

Dear Chick and Family



We were saddened to see the passing of "Toots'. I have many fond memories of the years at LV and Turners, reminiscing over all the fun we had and our Friendship. Those were great years and moments and I appreciate that Friendship. I have thought of her often through the years. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the whole family.