BORN

1922

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Ridge Funeral Home

6620 West Archer Ave

Chicago, Illinois

Irene Filarski Obituary

Irene Filarski (nee Zawilska), age 93. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Edward (June), the late Frank L. (Reda), Teresa (Bob) Weglarz, and Richard. Proud grandmother of Michelle (Dan) and Frankie. Dear great-grandmother of Michaela. Irene was also survived by many other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 9:15 am from Ridge Funeral Home (6620 W. Archer Ave. Corner of Natoma) to a 10:00 am Mass at St. Richard Parish. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday from 4-9pm. For More info call 773-586-7900 or visit www.ridgefh.com.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 26, 2016.
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Ed and June, my deepest sympathy. It has been a while since I have seen you. My prayers are with you.

Donna Rice-Simon

April 28, 2016

The Inland Steel-Ryerson Steel family and friends of Irene pass dearest sympathies to Irene's family.

Peter O'Brien

April 27, 2016

Our deepest condolences to my best buddy Rich and his family. She was one fantastic lady and a great mother

Marty and Sue

April 26, 2016

Our deepest condolences to my buddy Rich and the whole family

Marty and Sue

April 26, 2016

Such a dear lady, mother of one of my best friends, and always with a smile. No doubt about it the prettiest backyard in the neighborhood. You will be missed Ma.

Marty Budvaitis

April 26, 2016

I was honored and privilege to have know Irene and she leaves happy memories in our hearts.Our sincerest sympathy. Michael and Angie Falasz

angelina falasz

April 26, 2016

My Thoughts and Prayers are with the whole Family !!! May God Bless and Keep you !!! Karen Andrews

April 26, 2016

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Apr

27

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Ridge Funeral Home

6620 West Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Apr

28

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

Ridge Funeral Home

6620 West Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Apr

28

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Richard Parish

IL

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6620 West Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

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