Mildred Svoboda Obituary

I'm sorry I missed her wake. She was a very nice lady,she had to be to put up with Charlie lol he was a good guy and a great firefighter.
Bob Popjoy

My name is Roger Williams. I met Mrs. Svoboda in 1991 when I first took a job at The Chicago Public Library downtown. I was a page in the Music Department. Mrs. Svoboda often came in to checkout records and books on music. She always came to the checkout desk with a smile and a sharp critique of the world around us. She was a woman who held strong opinions and who had a great appreciation for living a life of quality.
Over the years I have had many conversations with Mrs. Svoboda about her love of classical music. She told me of how her father took her to hear The Chicago Symphony Orchestra play Beethoven’s music when she was a little girl. It was a fond memory for her. She loved her father and she loved Beethoven. She loved the classics. She was always weighted down with records and music books. She read about the lives of the great composers, musicians, and conductors and listened to their music. In later years she was taken with the music of Herbert Von Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic. Several years back she mailed a request to Germany for a schedule from the Berlin Philharmonic and was excited when she received it. She brought it into the library to show me and she seemed pleased with its quality and attention to detail. The envelope was embossed with a seal of the Orchestra and was well printed. She said as only she could in her slow deliberate way “it did not disappoint”.
Mrs. Svoboda always spoke fondly of her years at Marshal Fields. I think the quality of the goods and services that Marshal Fields purveyed when she worked there appealed to her the most. She was proud of her work and the store she worked for. As timed passed she lamented the lowering of expectations and quality and wasn’t afraid to say so. She wanted the world to be better than it was and she wanted people to be better than they chose to be. She always thought more was possible.
Since I found out about her death yesterday I have been struck by how many people in the music department and all around the library remember her and are saddened by her passing. She had such a large presence for such a diminutive lady. She was tough, uncompromising, and at the same time very gracious. She left an impression whether you agreed with her or not. She was a decent person. To her friends and family you have my deepest sympathy.
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Thank You Mildred for the many engaging conversations and for turning me on to Beethoven and for just being a solid and real person. You will be missed.

Your friend, Roger Williams

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Please accept our most sincere condolences.

May the wonderful memories of Mildred comfort her loved ones during this most difficult time.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

May your hearts soon be filled with a wonderful memories of joyful times together and your celabrate a life well liven. We all know that she is up in heaven .

Nick, Gerry, Michael and Richard
With Love, The Gaydos Family from Chicago

Dear Carole And Charles(Chuck),

My prays and thoughts are with you and your families. I know that right now Aunt Mill is sitting at the best resturant every. The Lord has prepared a feast for Aunt Mill and Uncle Chuck, to celebrate her homecoming. My the Lord bless all of you and watch over your families in this time of your loss. We love you and are thinking of you.

Steven, Amy, Alexander and Sophia
(Wheaton Chapter of the Gaydos Family)

Dear Carole And Charles(Chuck),

My prays and thoughts are with you and your families. I know that right now Aunt Mill is sitting at the best resturant every. The Lord has prepared a feast for Aunt Mill and Uncle Chuck, to celebrate her homecoming. My the Lord bless all of you and watch over your families in this time of your loss. We love you and are thinking of you.

Steven, Amy, Alexander and Sophia
(Wheaton Chapter of the Gaydos Family)

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Chuck, Gwen & the Svoboda Family,

Our Mom's remain in our hearts and minds forever. We are thinking of you during these tough times and sending lots of hugs and love.

Chris & Gary Buzanis

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.