Nancy Lackey

Nancy Lackey obituary, Chicago, IL

Nancy Lackey

Nancy Lackey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Central Chapel Funeral & Cremation Southwest on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Nancy Lackey (Dorng) 72, lifelong resident of Chicago's Southside, passed away February 23, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Wallace Lackey Jr.; loving mother of Ruthie (late Mark) Barkus, the late Eric Lackey, and Rebecca Lackey (Jeffrey Rexroad); cherished grandmother of Brittany (Dylan) Kwiatkowski, Kimmy (Joe) Pacana, Lauren (Mitchell) Lindgren, and Kara Barkus, great grandmother of Brooks and Asher Kwiatkowski and Maddie Jeffrey; dearest sister of the late Barbara (late James) Baker, late Gardner Dorng, Pamela Dorng, and Keith (Nancy) Dorng..
Nancy will be always remembered and deeply missed by all who knew her.
The family will meet at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Rd., Elwood, IL on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM for a 12:00 Noon Committal Service. Nancy will be laid to rest next to her husband Wallace.
Please visit NANCY LACKEY BOOK OF MEMORIES. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or Central Chapels - Funeral & Cremation. Info., 773 581 9000
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