Donna S. Bylak

Donna S. Bylak

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Dec

4

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

DeFiore Funeral Home

10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, IL 60142

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Dec

5

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary Catholic Church

10307 Dundee Road, Huntley, IL 60142

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Donna Bylak Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DeFiore Funeral & Cremation Service on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Donna S. Bylak, 71, of Huntley, died peacefully, November 10, 2025.
Donna was born January 7, 1954 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Frank and Victoria Gostomski. On May 11, 1990 she married the love of her life, Jim Bylak.
She worked at the post office for many years.
Donnas was always servivng and caring for others, she was known for sending out cards just to let people know they were being thought of. She enjoyed gardening and was a true animal lover.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Bylak and brother, Norman (Susan) Gostomski. Donna was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be on THursday, December 4, 2025 from 4-7pm at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10am at St. Mary Catholic Church-10307 Dundee Road, Huntley.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

4

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

DeFiore Funeral Home

10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, IL 60142

Send Flowers

Dec

5

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary Catholic Church

10307 Dundee Road, Huntley, IL 60142

Send Flowers

Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.