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Rita Gresk Obituary

Gresk, Rita (nee Graniczny), age 92. Late of Hegewisch. Passed away July 31, 2012. Loving mother of Wayne Ret. CPD (Christine) Gresk; Devoted grandmother of Edward and Michael Gresk. Preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Alex (Joan) Graniczny, Daniel Graniczny, Peter (Agnes) Graniczny, Walter Graniczny, Evelyn Graniczny, Rose (John) Capocy, Sr. Alice Graniczny, and Anna (Ernest) Grosscup; Special aunt of Judith Longawa, Joan Schlosser, Jackie Hojnacki, and great-aunt to many. Retired Secretary for Verson All Steel Press Co. Member of the Daughters of Isabella. Visitation Friday 3-8pm. Funeral Services Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 9:15 am from the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago to St. Victor Church. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 2, 2012.

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Margaret Graniczny/Covington

August 6, 2012

To the family of Wayne Gresk

Condolences to your family....

Margaret/Alberta

August 6, 2012

Our condolences to the Wayne...

carl maciejewski

August 3, 2012

I grew up with Wayne and I remember when Mrs Gresk took me and Wayne to Paw-Paw Lake.Wonderful memories of growing up in the old neighborhood included the the Gresk family.Our condolences to the Gresk family.

Judi Verson

August 2, 2012

We only remember the finest of times we had with Rita. She was so good to our family.

The Verson family

August 2, 2012

To the family of Rita Gresk may God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer - Philipians 4:6,7. My deepest sympathy

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt

August 2, 2012

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Rita will be remembered at our next Police Mass (Sunday, 12 AUG, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd). In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.chicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

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