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IRENE ZAJAC Obituary

Irene Beverly Zajac, nee Prushinkski, formerly of Chicago, passed away from this life on Jan. 1, 2010 in Tempe, AZ. Irene was born in Nanticoke, PA on March 21, 1920, beloved wife of the late John Paul Zajac; devoted mother of the late John Joseph (Bibi) Zajac and Ann (Rick) Peterson; cherished grandmother of John Allen and Tammy Zajac, Eric and the late Shannon Peterson; dear great- grandmother of five and great-great- grandmother of one. Visitation at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, Saturday, 9:30 a.m. until Service 11:30 a.m. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Foundation for Blind Children, 1235 E. Harmont St., Phoenix, AZ 85020 appreciated. 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 7, 2010.

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carol fritz seski

June 27, 2024

these condolences comes many years late i have been searching for john bibi and johnny allen zajac they lived on leavitt in chicago and i babysat johnny for 2 years since he was 6 weeks old If someone knows where they are or can get this message to them, tell them that Carol Fritz Seski has been looking for them to see how they are. They can reach me through Facebook sorry for your loss she was a beautiful woman.

Dorothy Berkowicz

January 9, 2010

My sympathy to the family of Irene .
She was a wonderful person. I remember her hospitality when my husband and I visited her in Arizona.
Doothy Berkowicz

Stan, Cindy Jaskolski

January 8, 2010

Here in Milwaukee, Irene and John were very close to and with the STAWICKI family. Irene was always a sought after friend and relative, for she was full of life, vigor, ideas and accomplishments. She loved her family, her polish sausage and mushroom picking, among other things.
When Cindy and I visited the Stawicki relatives in Plock, Poland, we met a PRUSHINSKI relative of Irene's who spoke fondly of her. They knew her in Poland.

To our family, Irene was a cherished relative whom we visited in Arizona. Her stories, her graciousness, her love of all and life, will always serve as a great example for.
She was a BLESSING TO US ALL.

We will miss her and pray for her and her family.

Stan and Cindy Jaskolski

January 7, 2010

My dear Auntie Irene always made me smile. She had a quick wit and an unforgettable laugh. She had a fierce love for her family and never-ending generosity. She made me and everyone else she loved feel special. To all my family in Arizona - remember the happy times with her and hold each other close.
Chris

Maggie Viveiros

January 7, 2010

Annie, I am so sorry for your loss. I felt like a little bit of my childhood went with her when you told me of her passing.

Lucy Peterson

January 7, 2010

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Matthew 5:4
Irene was a treasure. She is now God's treasure. Her spirit moved me. She gave me hope and joy. I enjoyed her stories and warmth. I will truly miss her. Please know my prayers are with you. Lucy Peterson; Chicago, IL

Lucille Peterson

January 7, 2010

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Matthew 5:4
Irene was a treasure. She is now God's treasure. Her spirit moved me. She gave me hope and joy. I enjoyed her stories and warmth. I will truly miss her. Please know my prayers are with you. Lucy Peterson; Chicago, IL

The Balcells

January 6, 2010

My family will sadly miss Busia. We loved spending time with her, hearing her stories, and pretending that she was our grandma too.

Michael Berkowicz

January 6, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of Auntie Irene's passing. She has been in our daily prayers. Please know that we always thought of her.

Michael, Barbra, Lexie and Abby Berkowicz

January 5, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of Irene's passing and send our deepest sympathy to all of her family.
We will remember her as a kind and gracious lady and hope that happy memories will help ease your sadness.
The McGilvra Family

Joe cecilia aguilar

January 5, 2010

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.

January 5, 2010

Irene's was truly a wonderful life. She was a woman of great strength and love. It's hard to believe we won't have the benefit of her presence. When my daughter Sage married into the family, I was lucky enough to get to know "Busia" and share many experiences of both joy and sorrow over the years. She enriched my own life in many ways. My condolences go out to Ann and Rick and Eric, and the rest of the extended family of relatives and friends who loved Irene.
~Mary Ann Dillon

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