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Stasia Rikard Obituary

Rikard, Stasia H. (nee Marchese), age 69, late of Crest Hill, died Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. She is survived by her brother Richard Hulten, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her daughter Melissa Busch, and her parents Lee (nee Chomuk) and Nicholas Marchese. A Celebration of Stasia's Life will begin with a Mass at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 1711 Burry Ave., Crest Hill, IL this Saturday at 10 AM. Memorial visitation will be at the church from 8AM until time of Mass.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 24, 2011.

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Mary K. Bourke

June 29, 2011

Stacy - although we drifted apart these last few years, I often thought of you which always put a smile on my face. You led a courageous and inspirational life. Almost all of my earrings are from you and Avon and wearing them now will always remind me of you. Be at rest with your loved ones.

Karyn Grice

June 24, 2011

Stacy, I all ready miss you! The folks who have been waiting for you to join them in heaven are now getting our laughs! I am blessed to have known you. Loving thoughts of you will be in my heart forever!

Dawn Cassie

June 24, 2011

Stacy, No one has had a harder life and borne it with such humor and kindness. You were incredibly strong through the worst of times. I am praying that you now get the most special treatment you deserve and an eternity of happiness.

Steve Martindale

June 24, 2011

God rest your sweet soul, dear Stacy. You'll be missed by so many. Your warm laugh and smart sense of humor will always make me smile, and chuckle :) Peace be with Stacy's family and friends during this difficult time.

Yehudis Gerstein

June 24, 2011

Stacy will be very much missed. My children loved going to see her at the office. Her heart was alway full of love for other people. She used to write the funniest things about the people she worked with, all in good taste, and it made her co-workers laugh! She was a true blue friend and a consumate optimist. G-d bless you Stacy.

Carol Razkowic

June 24, 2011

Your journey has only begun. You will now be free to roam with your loved ones and live, love and laugh unconditionally. Love, razzie

June 24, 2011

Stacey who am I going to get my Avon from. I will always remember our days at Much Shelist; you with Marvin and me with Sadoff. We had some fun times at lunch with Raz and Alethea. I'm so sorry that I will be unable to make the celebration of your life at mass but with the the fall of several months ago, still have a hard time driving. I will be praying for you at Mass on Sunday and say hello to Missy. Love you kid.

Ted & Mary Bluhm

June 24, 2011

You have finally been joined with Missy. You will be missed, but never forgotten! Everytime a card game is played you will be the ACE! Love your cousins Ted and Mary

Carie Hayden

June 24, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dawn O'Neill

June 24, 2011

I'm going to miss you Aunt Stacy. All our fun lunch getaways and good times hanging out. Say hi to Mom, Scott and Missy for me. Love ya.

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