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Mary Zidek Obituary

Mary Lou (Lucile) Zidek nee Ryan, beloved wife of the late Ted Zidek. Loving mother of Robert, Richard (Nancy), and Kevin (Donna) Zidek. Proud grandmother of Marie (Stephanie) Zidek, Carolynn Zidek, Barbara (Dan) Ceballos, Kevin (Megan) Zidek, and great-grandmother of Sloan, Primoz, and Theo. Dear sister of Marvin (Betty) Ryan, and the late Ray (Virginia) Ryan, Jim (Lorraine) Ryan, and Irene (Alfie) Kruse. Funeral Wednesday 10:15AM prayers at Kosary Funeral Home 9837 S. Kedzie Avenue, Evergreen Park to St Bernadette Church Mass 11:00AM, Mass will be live streamed at https://www.asimplestreaming.com/mlzidek. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 4:00-8:00PM. In lieu of flowers masses would be appreciated. For information call 708-499-3223.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 23, 2023.

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Kathleen Seitz, Meg Seitz, Beth Seitz O'Connor and Mark Seitz

June 16, 2023

Mary Lou was SUCH an important part of the Fr Joe Seitz family who lived next door for years! She welcomed his nieces into her home when they visited their uncle Fr Joe. None of us live in the Chicago area any longer and just found this very sad news today. Our prayers go out to her amazing family along with all our promise she will live on in our memories.

Stacey & Laura Marston

April 25, 2023

Aunt Lucille was a very special person and will always hold a place in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are will you all.

Sue Swart Smith

April 24, 2023

Mary Lou was exceptionally kind to everyone but especially our family. We were blessed to be her neighbor and friend.

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Connie Kruse Jones and family

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Stacey Clair

April 24, 2023

Aunt Lucille was one of my favorite aunts and I just loved spending time with her. My favorite memory is when we visited Chicago. she cautioned my family about going down town. She said in a very serious tone. "Have fun but don´t get shot". LOL

Therese Ziemann

April 24, 2023

Marylou you have been such a wonderful part of the last 10´plus years of my life I have enjoyed taking care and helping you. Planting your beautiful flowers was one of my favorites. I will think of you every birthday since we share that special day. I love you and will miss you terribly.

Modupe Fagbohun

April 23, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Irene and Robert Baron

April 23, 2023

Many fond memories of Mary Lou's hospitalilty and love of family. Photo of dinner party hosted at Mary Lou's July 2019 with family.

Suzanne Zidek McDonald

April 23, 2023

Mary Lou was the historian/reporter of the family. She was the nurse at my birth and kept me aware of all the goings on these 75 years. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by everyone she knew. Prayers to he family

Evelyn & Jack Tobin

April 23, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Betty Lorenz

April 22, 2023

The best neighbor and friend for a lifetime. Miss you greatly! Our wonderful memories of happy times and sad times we shared made you the best friend. God bless you!

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Kosary Funeral Home

9837 South Kedzie Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL 60805

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9837 South Kedzie Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL 60805

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