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Olga Sarwas Obituary

Sarwas, Olga (nee Konoval), Age 81, passed away Monday, February 4, 2008 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Living in New Lenox for 14 years formerly of River Grove. She is survived by her loving family; her son Anthony (Cheryl) Sarwas; three grandchildren Nikoli, Anthony and Christina Sarwas; a daughter Jeanne (Joseph) Jaworski; a brother Stanley Konoval, a sister Frances Komonic and a daughter-in-law Michelle Sarwas. She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony Sarwas, her son Glenn Sarwas and her parents Steven and Mary (nee Mankevich) Konoval. Family will receive friends at the Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox Thursday, February 7, 2008 from 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral service Friday, February 8, 2008 at 9 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove. Kurtz Memorial Chapel 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451 (815) 485-3200

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 6, 2008.

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Mary Rose Kozicz

February 7, 2008

Sarwas Family

Grandma was quite a firecracker. Our memories of her will be filled with love. Note to Cheryl: That was the best apple cake I ever had.

With love,
Mary Rose and Juan

Rachel and Raliegh Weist

February 6, 2008

Olga,

You will be truly missed. Rest in peace.

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