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Lillian Gorak Obituary

Lillian Gorak, nee Lis, 93, formerly of Elmwood Park, IL, passed away on October 3, 2014 in San Diego, CA with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Edwin Gorak; loving mother of Mimi (Michael) Murray and Anita (J. Peter) Bernier. Dear grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of five; sister of the late Helen (the late Walter) Krochmal and the late Eveline (the late Chester) Flowers; loving aunt to many. Visitation Wednesday, October 15 at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, 1530 Jackson Ave., River Forest, IL from 9 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment follows at Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. Please omit flowers. Arrangements entrusted to Peterson-Bassi Chapels (773) 637-4441

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2014.

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15

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church

1530 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL

Oct

15

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church

1530 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL

Oct

15

Interment

Resurrection Cemetery

Justice, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Peterson-Bassi Chapels - Chicago

6938 West North Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

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