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Mary Penkala Obituary

Penkala, Mary L. age 31 late of Dyer, IN and formerly of the East Side of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2010. Beloved daughter of Stanley H. & the late Jacqueline A. Penkala. Loving sister of Stanley (Melinda) Penkala & Steven Penkala. Dear aunt of late Kyle, Cory & Kaitlyn Penkala. Dearest niece of Edward (late Margaret "Peggy") DiMarco & Barb Penkala. Also survived by many cousins & dear friends. Mary was a graduate of Bishop Noll High School & Indiana University Northwest. She worked as a practicing RN in the Northwest Indiana area for many years. Visitation Monday, November 29, 2010 from 2 to 9 p.m. (Wake Service at 7:00 p.m.) Funeral services Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at 9:15 a.m. from the Elmwood Funeral Chapel 11300 West 97th Lane (1/2 block west of U. S. 41 / Wicker Ave. at 97th Street) St. John, IN to St. Joseph Church Dyer, IN. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Terry Steffens officiating. Interment Assumption Cemetery Glenwood, IL. 219-365-3474. www.elmwoodchapel.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 28, 2010.

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Amy Borgman

December 2, 2010

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your dear Mary. I had the pleasure of meeting Mary when she visited Steve at our workplace. She not only brought Steve lunch but Mary brought sunshine into our entire office on those visits. My heart is so sad for you. What a cherished daughter, sister and friend she was . . .

J. R.

December 1, 2010

My condolences go out to Mary's family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. The Penkala family will be in my prayers.

Jill Penkala Langbeen

December 1, 2010

You were taken from us way too soon. The sweetest angel. May you rest in peace with your Mom, Grandparents and Kyle. I will miss you, sweet cousin.

Laurine Lee

November 30, 2010

Deepest feelings for the family. Mary will always be remembered as a fun and loving person. fly with the angels. I'll put up my spare pair of darts for you.

November 30, 2010

Stanley, I just heard today and I am so sorry I missed the wake. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please know How much I care. When things settle down I will call you.
May God keep you in the palm of his hand.
Kathy Lundquist (Sheridan)

Stacy Plebanski

November 30, 2010

My condolences to Mary's family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I knew Mary from grade school, but lost touch throughout the years. I was deeply saddened to hear of her passing away.

Satish Patel

November 29, 2010

First of all my thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Mary. I have known Mary and her family for many years and have not only been her doctor but also her friend. I, as well as my office staff, will miss seeing Mary's kind and sweet face as well as her funny and sensitive personality. Mary will be missed.

walter modrzejewski &Deborah Nitz

November 29, 2010

Mary YOUR smile will be greatly missed; not a soul could walk by and NOT smile to see you. You truely were a reflection of happiness. YOU will be in my thoughts and prayers forever. To the Penkala family, my sincerest condolences to you. You will survive this loss BUT NEVER forget that awesome smile, the great laugh and the just the wonderful personality. She loved you all!!! Deb and I were blessed to have met such a great girl, we will miss her. May she watch over us along with the rest of our families, whom we have lost. R I P

Kim Kleszynski

November 29, 2010

You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. I have many fond memories of Mary from grade school and high school. She was a wonderful person and friend and she will be greatly missed.

Debbie Brigham

November 29, 2010

Stan, Stanley Jr., Melinda, Steven and Ed: You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary is at peace now with her Mom, Kyle, Gramma and Grampa and Peggy.

Matt Wilkinson

November 29, 2010

Stan, Melinda & Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sincerely,
The Wilkinson Family

Debbie Arcy

November 29, 2010

Although I only met Mary a couple of times, Barb has shared so much of her with me that I feel like I knew her. My heart hurts for you all. May you find peace and comfort in the Lord God Almighty and in each other during this difficult time.

Sandra Avila-Lopez

November 29, 2010

Mary,

Your kind spirit will always be remembered. May the Lord guide your family during this difficult time.

Sara Pillarella

November 29, 2010

Mary...I worked with you for 8 months at Community...I didn't know you extremely well, but you were a sweet person, and always smiling...You're gone way too soon. You will definitely be missed by all the people who loved you. Rest in Peace Mary..

Patricia Chavez-Columbo

November 28, 2010

My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. The Penkala family will be in my prayers.

Michelle Krajewski

November 28, 2010

My heart hurts knowing that Mary is gone. So many memories of you with Bea that make me smile...I know you have found peace and are watching over all of us. You will be deeply missed Mary. Love and prayers to the Penkala family.

Laurie Silva

November 28, 2010

My deepest condolences for your family. Mary's friends from BNI will miss her!

Josephine Kasprzycki-Banik

November 28, 2010

When those around you felt down, you were the one who managed to make them smile and laugh. We will miss that beautiful smile. We love you Mary.

November 28, 2010

To the Penkala family, Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of need. We all know Mary is with Kyle and looking down on us as our guardian angels.

Giulio and Kathy Scartozzi

Jennifer Stockton

November 28, 2010

My condolences to your entire family.

Lisa Block-Reid

November 28, 2010

Gone way too soon!!!! I know you're up there smiling down on all of us and wishing you were with us. Know that you will be missed by all!!!!!!!!!!

Jerry and Lori Hlinsky

November 28, 2010

you meant so much to so many people. we will miss you!!

Amy Bayer

November 28, 2010

Gone too soon, until we meet again, dance with the angels and watch over all of us. We'll miss you!

Shelley Horvath

November 27, 2010

Remembering our times at work. I don't understand but may you now have the peace you so deserve.

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