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Edna Nykaza Obituary

Edna E. Nykaza nee Zelinski, age 90, of Steger, IL passed away October 1, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Raymond W. Nykaza. Loving mother of Donna (Samuel) Nykaza-Jones, Steven, John (Anna), and Sharon (Michael) Nykaza-Slawinski. Cherished grandmother of Alexander, Emily, Alison and Mikey. She was preceded in death by her 6 brothers. Edna was co-founder of Rays Quality Greenhouse, member of the St. Joseph's Rosary Ladies Sodality, the Polish Falcons and the Cook County Farm Bureau. Edna always enjoyed a good laugh and sharing her joy with others. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 7, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL). Funeral Service Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Steger Memorial Chapel. Interment Calvary Cemetery Steger, IL.

For more information, please call 708-755-6100 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com

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Published by SouthtownStar on Oct. 6, 2022.

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Deborah McGovern

October 7, 2022

I will miss our kitchen table heart to hearts. And your infectious laughter. I love you and miss you so much!
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Linda DeFranza

October 7, 2022

Such a special lady. Always made me feel welcome and we could sit and talk about anything. I will miss you. God Bless and rest in peace

Jim and Kathy Brandau

October 4, 2022

We met Edna thru the Cook County Farm Bureau. She was very friendly and welcoming. Her smile in that picture is what we remember, along with her joyous laugh. We are so very sorry for all of your families. This loss of your mom/grandmother is very difficult and hope her faith will comfort you knowing she's with Our Lord. RIP Dear Sweet Edna.

Nancy Dyrek

October 4, 2022

I am sorry to hear of Edna's passing. I will always remember her cheerful demeanor and her sense of humor. We were having a family get together at Aunt Lottie and Uncle Paul's one summer and Edna walked in announcing, "Lottie, I'm here and I'm wearing the white gloves". Teasing Aunt Lottie's fondness for a sparkling clean house. Another time as we were going to another family reunion, I told her I would drive and that I would pick her up. She said, "why would you go south just to go north again" and she insisted on driving to our house in Frankfort, promising she would not get lost. She got lost!! We had a good chuckle.
I wish you peace and love as your mourn the passing of your lovely mother and grandmother.. She was a delight.

Kelly Conboy

October 3, 2022

So very sorry, Donna and Sam for the loss of your mom, dear Edna. Thinking of you and prayers for your family during this difficult time. Love you all, Kelly and Paul

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