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Loretta Zilis Obituary
As a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Loretta was deeply devoted to her family. She was a loving and caring caregiver to her husband and parents. In her honor, a hosta hybrid was named after her, 'Lovely Loretta'. She was also extremely proud of her 100% Lithuanian ancestry.
Loretta is survived by her four children: Steven (Diane) Zilis of Willis, TX, Mark (Katie Queller-Zilis) Zilis, Mary Beth (Rick) Vanous both of Rochelle, IL and Cathy (Jeff) Sawner of Tempe, AZ; six grandchildren: and five great grandchildren.
The funeral mass will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 36 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville, IL. Burial will follow at 1:30 P.M. at St. Casimir Lithuanian Catholic Cemetery in Chicago. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.
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Elinor Mason
September 3, 2022
A lifetime of childhood memories and, in later years, trips together, attending stage productions, gave both us so many fun times. Farewell, dear cousin, until we meet again!
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