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Valentine Ferek Obituary

Valentine J. Ferek nee Polys, 97. Beloved Wife of the late Albert. Loving Mom of Barbara (James) Carberry, Carol Rudy (Corey S.) and Al (Mary). Cherished Grandma of Mike (Caroline) Carberry, Patrick Carberry, Katie (Dave Crites) Carberry, Justin and Michael Ferek and Great-Grandma of Noah, Xander and Josie Valentine. Dear Sister of many late siblings. Aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation and Funeral Friday, June 18, 2021 from 10:30am to 11:30am at Franciscan Village 1270 Franciscan Dr. Lemont, IL with mass immediately following at 11:30am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements by WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME 773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 13, 2021.

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Wendy Gac

June 17, 2021

Offering sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Allen and Bonnie Brutzkus

June 13, 2021

Allen and I would like to offer our sincerest condolences to you Rudy, and to your family. May your mother's memory be for a blessing.

Laura Jean Naepka

June 13, 2021

A good life...well lived...97 years, praise the Lord! I give thanks for the Val and the Ferek ladies, and the joy they have woven into the fabric of my life. I send my love and sympathy to Barb and Jim, as well as to Val's other nearest and dearest.
I remain your friend,
Laura Jean Nalepka

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Jun

18

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Franciscan Village

1270 Franciscan Dr, Lemont, IL

Jun

18

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

Franciscan Village

1270 Franciscan Dr, Lemont, IL

Jun

18

Interment

Resurrection Cemetery

IL

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Wolniak Funeral Home - Chicago

5700 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60629

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