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Sandra Folak Obituary

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

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 24 to Sep. 26, 2004.

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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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