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Patricia Skuja Obituary

Skuja, Patricia Anne 67, of Oswego died Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Loyola Medical Center. Patricia was born July 17, 1944 in Chicago to Patrick & Lorraine (Olenek) Avezzano. She married Modris Skuja January 15, 1965 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Melrose Park. She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church and a dedicated grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Modris; her children, Michelle (James) Rane of Chicago, Brian (Vicky) Skuja of Plainfield, Sean (Laura) Skuja of Naperville; her ten grandchildren, Zachary Rane, Gavin Skuja, Sam Skuja, Natalie Rane, Brett Skuja, Gianna Skuja, Nicolas Skuja, Dominic Rane, Mia Skuja, Devan Skuja; two sisters, Delores (Frank) Pones of Tucson, AZ, Carolyn Losacco of Aurora and a brother, Joseph (Nancy) Avezzano of Homer Glen. She was preceded in death by her parents. A visitation will be held 5 - 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb, 29th at the Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory, 1801 S. Douglas Rd., Oswego, IL., 60543-0065, phone 630-554-3888. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Mar, 1st at the Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 701 S. Eola Rd, Aurora, IL. Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Assoc. or the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 28, 2012.

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March 6, 2012

My sis, Trishi - you will always and forever be in my heart. I miss you sooo already. I reach for you and your not there! I have become accustom to taking care of you and a large part of that was your touch. Sis, I won't say good-bye but see you again soon. We will all take care of one another and don't worry about Moe. So many people love him. Miss you already soooo much, Trishi.

March 5, 2012

Mama, I lost my best friend when I lost you. You will forever be in my heart and soul. Thank you for teaching me how to be a great Mom. I learned from "the best"! I miss you so much and the only comfort I have, is knowing you are no longer suffering.
Please don't worry about Daddy, we're taking good care of him.

March 2, 2012

We love and miss you so much, my loving Trish. I don't know how I will get through life without you. Please keep holding my hand from Heaven, like you did from the day I was born. You were the best sister and friend and I'm so sorry you felt like you needed to protect us all from the knowledge of how seriously ill you were. My heart has a hole in it that no one can ever fill. Please save a spot for me at your banquet table in Heaven. Til we meet again, my beautiful sister, Trish.

Dee and Frank, Tucson, AZ

Steve, Julie, Lauren, Emily ,Jack , Lily Pones

February 29, 2012

More than an Aunt, more than a friend, more than we could possibly imagine.

Sophia Rane

February 28, 2012

Trish was such a good, kind, and loving person with a great sense of humor. I looked forward to seeing her at family gatherings, and enjoyed her company so much. I will cherish my memories of those times. Love and prayers to all her family.

Corinne Principe

February 28, 2012

To all of Pat's family. I am sorry to hear of the passing of Pat. She was a wonderful person and Delores and I go way back. We were all high school classmates. My prayers go out to all of you and may the wonderful memories fill the crack in your hearts. God Bless all of you

February 28, 2012

If love could fill balloons, then yours would fill the sky.

Jimmy, Michelle, Zachary, Natalie & Dominic

February 28, 2012

Ma and Nonnie,
We love you more than you will ever know. Thank you for all of the unconditional love and support that you showed. We miss you so much. You are the BEST!

You will forever be in our hearts.

Sean, Laura, Sammy, Gianna, Nico, and Mia

Katie and Steven Miller

February 28, 2012

Brian, Vicky, Gavin, Brett, and Devan, We are so sad about the loss of your Mom/Grandma. We are sending you hugs of love and support.

The Ogden Family

February 28, 2012

To the entire Skuja family please accept our deepest condolences. Trish was a wonderful woman, loved by all, and she will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Al & Carol Capasso

February 28, 2012

Sean and Laura and the Skuja family, our condolences. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

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