Folak, Sandra M. (nee Kolaski), age 66, beloved wife of William, loving mother of William Jr. and Veronica, dearest sister of Mary (Dennis) Ludwig, and Harriet Chris (Romuald) Matuszczak, cherished daughter of the late Harriet and Stefan Kolaski, and daughter-in-law of the late Albert and Sophie Folak, fond niece of two aunts and cousin and aunt to many. Funeral Monday, Please meet at St. Hyacinth Church, 3636 W. George Street, Chicago, Il, for 10 a.m. Mass. Visitation Saturday and Sunday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Owner of Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant, President of PNA Lodge 1533, Past Board Member of the Legion of Young Polish Women, Former board member of the Bucktown Community Zoning and Planning Committee. Member of the Wives of the Northwest Spades. Info., 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Abby (Flores)Perez
October 13, 2004
Dear Ronnie,
My prayers are with you and your family. I was sorry to hear about your loss of your mother. May God bless you with peace during this hard time. Abby
Julie Rudnicke
September 30, 2004
Big Bill, Ronnie, and Billy,
My heart goes out to you. Even though you have lost a loved one, please stay strong and keep those loving memories in mind when the sadness comes. We all love Sandy very much, and we also love you guys just as much. Keep your heads held high and the smiles on your face. Sandy would want that.
With heartfelt sympathy, our prayers and thoughts are with you. In loving memory of a mother, wife, great friend, and upstanding individual.
We love you!
Katherine Klimara
September 28, 2004
Ronnie,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. If you need anything, someone to talk to,etc please call me. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Diana Duff
September 27, 2004
Dear Bill, Billy, Ronnie and Chris,
I am very saddened by your lose. I wish I could have shared with you my sympathies in person but was unable, though Chris and Alex shared with you my thoughts. Please know you are all in my thoughts and pray for strength for all of you.
Much Love,
Diana Duff
Steve Noworolnik
September 27, 2004
Dear Bill, Billy and Ronnie
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife and mother.
Sincerely,
Steve Noworolnik & family
Bob & Eileen Crane
September 27, 2004
Bill, Billy and Ronnie.
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the lost of your wife, mother and our friend.
She will be missed
Vito and Gail De Francisco
September 26, 2004
Dear Bill and family
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss.I can't, and won't ever forget about all the good times we had together at Lincoln Tap in our younger years. And Sandy always had kind words for everybody. Even though she looked small behind the bar, she will always be big in our hearts. God bless you all.
Vito and Gail De Francisco
Dennis,Rosemarie &Florence Baron
September 26, 2004
Dear Bill,
Please accept our condolences and prayers.
Kristin Filkowski
September 26, 2004
Dear Bill, Billy and Ronnie,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Sandy's kind and smiling face whenever I visited the Tavern, and how she always remembered me, even when my visits to Chicago became less and less frequent. She will be missed very much.
Joe Tokarski
September 26, 2004
Bill,Got the obit from my cousin, Wally Nowak
(Trinity 56) original Spades member. Although we did not see each other
much over the years, you and Sandra, are in our thoughts & prayers. Hope
to see you at our 50th Weber reunion in 2007.
Take care, God bless you and family.
Joe "Toby" Tokarski
Weber Class of 57
Pete Carollo
September 26, 2004
I will really miss and old friend. Please accept my condolences - love to all.
Steve Lipe
September 25, 2004
Dear Bill and Family,
On behalf of the Bucktown Community Organization and the BCO's Zoning and Planning Committee, I would like to offer our deepest sympathy. Sandy was a vital part of our organization, and always provided us youngsters with an important perspective about the history of Bucktown.
She has been missed at our meetings over the last several months.
Steve Lipe
BCO President
Walter Piecewicz
September 25, 2004
Dear Bill and family,
On behalf of the Chicago Society and all the members, we extend our sincere sympathy and prayers. We'll miss Sandy very much.
Walter Piecewicz, President
Thomas Leary
September 25, 2004
You have my deepest condolences for your loss. My departed mother Helen Leary would also have wanted me to express her sorrow at your loss.
Jeannie & Tom Lawson
September 25, 2004
Bill, Veronica and Billie
We are very sorry to hear of your loss, and a loss for the neighborhood, particularity the corner of Wabansia and Wolcott, we extend our deepest symathy.
Joe Lake
September 24, 2004
Dear Relatives of Sandy,
The neighborhood has lost a good friend.....
Alice Raik
September 24, 2004
Dear Cousin Bill & Billy & Ronnie,
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of cousin Sandy. Although we only got together a few times at the Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant, I will remember her hospitality and kindness. Aunt Helen Husak (our Mom) was also very sorry to hear of her passing. All of our prayers are with her and you and all of your families.
With deepest sympathy,
Alice and Udo Raik
and Aunt Helen Husak (Folak)
Ron & Nancy Drews
September 24, 2004
Dear Bill, Billy and Ronnie; Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of Sandy. She was a sweetheart, and always was upbeat when we saw her. I can't imagine how bad you must feel. I was about to call you to find out what transpired, but Steve called at that moment and filled me in. You guys have a tough road to walk the next few days. Rest assured that Sandy is in God's grace. Nancy and I will remember her in our prayers.
September 24, 2004
Dear Big Bill, Billy & Ronnie,
We were shocked and so sorry to hear about Sandy, and for your great loss. Sandy, we will miss your smiling face, easy conversation and friendship. Even though you've been sick all of this year we looked forward to your return. Things will not be the same without you!
Our deepest sympathy,
Eric & Jenny Carpenter

Halloween 2003
September 24, 2004
Leslie Cornell
September 24, 2004
Dear Big Bill, Billy and Ronnie,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sandy was a such wonderful person and will be missed by all who were lucky enough to have known her. There are so many little things that I will remember about her... how much she loved flowers, how she always said "good luck!" whenever someone bought a lottery ticket from her, how adorable she looked on Halloween (I am posting a picture!) and how she knew EVERYTHING about Audrey Hepburn.
My heart goes out to all of you, and I hope you know that you can call me for anything you need - anytime.
Love,
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