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Virginia Wolniak Obituary

Wolniak, Virginia

Virginia Elizabeth Wolniak (Dybicz)

78, lifelong resident of Chicago-Clearing neighborhood, passed away October 19, 2022.

Devoted wife of 58 years to Charles Wolniak Sr., loving mother of Charles Jr.(Alane) Wolniak, Ken (JoAnn) Wolniak, and John (Tricia) Wolniak; cherished grandmother of the late Charles "Charlie," John Jr., Jacob, Joseph, Nathan, and Skyler Safi; dearest sister of the late Albert (LaVerne) Dybicz, late Aloysius (late Dolores) Dybicz, and the late Edward Dybicz; also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Elizabeth Dybicz (Baniewicz).

Virginia had a strong commitment to her Catholic faith. She was an active member and Eucharistic minister at St. Symphorosa Church. She was part of the Altar and Rosary Club and Super Club. Virgina was a volunteer for the Clearing Night Force, an organization to ensure safety in the community. Some of Virginia's favorite past times included fishing and playing scrabble with family and friends. Most of all Virginia's family was her pride and joy! She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, who will be forever remembered for her kind generosity and loving nature. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her and never forgotten.

Services will be held at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, IL, where family and friends will gather on Monday, October 24, 2022 from 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, October 25, 2022 9:15 a.m. at Chapel. Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. St. Symphorosa Church, 6135 S. Austin Ave, Chicago. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations to Mercy Home, www.mercyhome.org would be appreciated. Please visit VIRGINIA WOLNIAK BOOK OF MEMORIES. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel. Info., 773 581 9000.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 23, 2022.

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Barbara Anna Rendak

October 24, 2022

Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Virginia -- wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt and friend. I shall always remember her involvement in many organizations and activities at St. Sym's, along with her smiling face. May she rest in peace in God's heaven.

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls

October 24, 2022

On behalf of Fr. Scott Donahue and Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Virginia Wolniak.

May the angels lead her into paradise; may the martyrs come to welcome her and take her to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem.

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Memorial Events
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Oct

24

Visitation

3:00 p.m.

CENTRAL CHAPEL

6158 S. Central Ave., CHICAGO, IL 60638

Oct

25

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Symphorosa Church

6135 S. Austin Ave., CHICAGO, IL 60638

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6158 South Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

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