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Karen Ann Lechowich
1947 - 2025
BORN
1947
DIED
2025
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Karen Lechowich Obituary
Karen Ann Lechowich (77) of Placentia, Ca. (Formerly Chicago, Il) passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025.
Karen was the beloved daughter of (late Paul and Ann Lechowich); sister of Mary Lou Juster; dear cousin of (late Richard), Daniel, Michael, Patrick, and Thomas McCarrin and Robert and William Moench; and fond Aunt of Paul, Linda , and Rita Juster.
Karen was a well respected Executive Director at The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, retiring in 2014 after 36 years of service.
Karen will be remembered by her dedication and support of diversity education in dietetics, nutrition, and care of children/adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
In lieu of flowers please donate to:
Misericordia Heart of Mercy
6300 N Ridge Ave
Chicago, Il. 60660
www.misericordia.org
Chapel service to be held Wednesday, September 10th at 11 AM
Holy Sepulcher Cemetery
6001 W 111th St
Alsip, Illinois 60803
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