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Tracey Mojzis Obituary

Mojzis, Tracey L. Age 40, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. She is survived by her loving parents, George and Sandy (nee Duffy) Mojzis; her siblings, Shaun (Nicki) Mojzis of Tennesee, Chris (Niki Lopez) Mojzis of Manhattan and Kerri (Paul Oppenhuis) Oliver of Manhattan; her maternal grandmother, Patricia Duffy of Crest Hill; her nieces and nephews, Christian, Devyn, Logan, Rayne, Serenity, Addison, Wyatt and Amelia; her aunts and uncles, Lydia (Jim) O'Grady, Patty (Pete) Morse, Linda (John) Jenson, David (Marge) Duffy, Kim (Vic) Combs and Dan (Laura) Duffy. Preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, George and Luella Mojzis; her maternal grandfather, Joseph Duffy; her uncle, Tom Mojzis and her cousin, Joe Lesniak. Tracey attended Lincoln-Way Central High School and graduated in 1997. She was a member of LWSRA for several years and she participated in Special Olympics for many years in multiple events and won several Gold Medals, among others. Tracey was the most loving daughter, granddaughter, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend. She lit up a room with her smile, charisma and personality and she will be greatly missed. Funeral service for Tracey will be on Monday, August 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. from Forsythe Gould Funeral Home in procession to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 235 West North Street, Manhattan for 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Visitation will be Sunday, August 21, 2016 from 2:00-7:00 p.m. at Forsythe Gould Funeral Home. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tracey's name to the Illinois Special Olympics, 605 E. Willow St., Normal, IL 61761. Arrangements entrusted to Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St. (Rt. 52), Manhattan, IL 60442, 815-478-3321, www.forsythegouldfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 19, 2016.

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Mary Dragovan

August 22, 2016

Although I do not know your family, please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful Tracey!

Christopher Huml

August 22, 2016

My deepest condolences, and prayers are with all of your families. Tracey was a beautiful person. We all will miss her!

August 21, 2016

There are no words that will take the pain away, but know Tracey will stay in mine and many peoples hearts for years to come. Loving thoughts & prayers to George & Sandy and the entire Mojzis family.

Pam Lukes

August 21, 2016

We want to express our deepest sympathy for your loss of your beautiful daughter, Tracey.

Gene and Vicky Turek

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for Tracey Mojzis

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21

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Forsythe Gould Funeral Home

IL

Aug

22

Funeral service

9:30 a.m.

Forsythe Gould Funeral Home

IL

Aug

22

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

235 West North Street, Manhattan, IL

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