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MARILYN PTAK Obituary

Marilyn Joan Ptak, nee Atkiels, 75, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on May 1, 2011 after a long illness. Marilyn was born Oct. 10, 1935 in Chicago, the first child of the late Chester and Beatrice Atkiels. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and terrific friend. Marilyn was a strong woman and her kindness and sweetness brought out the best in everyone around her. She is survived by Bob, her loving husband of 56 years; her devoted daughters Kelly (Bob) Stackhouse of Saint Charles, IL and Korey (Mike) Hinz of Phoenix, AZ; her cherished grandchildren Robert, Ryan and Rose Stackhouse and Matthew and Megan Hinz; dear brother Terry (Nina) Atkiels; dear sister Patricia (the late Bill) Evans and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday, May 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home , 8025 W. Golf Rd., Niles, IL. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Acacia Park Cemetery in Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ. Info 847-581-0536 or www.colonialfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from May 6 to May 7, 2011.

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Kevin Lameka

May 20, 2011

Kelly & Family,
My sincere condolences on your family's loss. Always remember the goods times that you shared.

Dawn Heffern

May 18, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

James Schwarz

May 16, 2011

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

Virginia Fialkowski

May 16, 2011

Kelly & Family,
We've lost another great Girl Scout leader. We'll keep you in our prayers during this difficult time.

Kevin Bajus

May 16, 2011

Kelly and Family,

My condolences on your mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Christopher Regan

May 15, 2011

Kelly and all the Ptak family,

Just learned of this. So very sorry for your loss. My condolences on behalf of all of us from St Cornelius.

Ron & Elaine Ptak

May 12, 2011

Remembering Marilyn in our prayers.
We have so many memories of good times thruout the years. Sorry we couldn't be there. We're always here for support.

DAN MAXIME

May 8, 2011

Dear Bob and family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy and condolences on the loss or your beloved Marilyn.
We wish we were there to share your grief and sorrow. Will be praying for her.

DAN & GINI MAXIME
TULEY HIGH SCHOOL

Simprose Cole

May 7, 2011

With all my prayers for a wonderful woman and her loveing family

sincerely

Simprose (Sam) Cole

The Staff of Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home

May 6, 2011

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