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Michaeline Rojek Obituary

Rojek, Michaeline M. (nee Costabile) Age 81, of Chicago, passed away March 19, 2016. Beloved wife of Leo Gregory; loving mother of Richard (Amy) and Dominic Rojek; cherished grandmother of Taylor Granger and Holley and Joey Rojek; dearest sister of Geneva (Egbert) Tiezzi, Mary (Bill) Bilyk, Rafael "Ralph" (Kathleen) and Dr. Dominic (Barbara) Costabile and the late Louis Costabile (Jackie Mollay); dear sister-in-law of Richard (Mary Ann), Ted (Toni) and Dolores Rojek and Victoria (John) Dominas; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Michaeline was a teacher for almost 60 years and taught at schools such as Hans Christian Andersen and Farnsworth Elementary Schools, Taft, Mather and Lincoln Park High Schools and was an online professor for DeVry Institute of Technology up until her death. Funeral Saturday, March 26th, 9:30 a.m. from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago to Queen of All Saints Basilica for a blessing at 10:00 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Friday, March 25th, 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. Info., 773-736-3833 or visit Michaeline's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 22, 2016.

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Susan Crawford

April 13, 2016

It was my pleasure to know Michaeline. I extend my condolences and sympathy to the family.

Ted Raab

March 23, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

March 23, 2016

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Michaeline will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 27 MAR, 10:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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Smith-Corcoran Chicago Funeral Home

6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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10:00 a.m.

Queen of All Saints Basilica

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