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Adele Payonk Obituary

ADELE M. PAYONK (NEE FILLEBECK) ST. JOHN, IN Adele M. Payonk (nee Fillebeck), age 90, late of St. John, passed away August 23, 2012. Beloved wife of Joseph Payonk. Loving mother of Jim (Gayle) Payonk, Nancy Payonk, Jack (Kathleen) Payonk, Jerry (Janet) Payonk, and Richard (Kymberli) Payonk. Cherished grandmother of Lesley, Ryan, Dana, Ellie, Matthew, Allison, Anwyn, and Cassie. Preceded in death by her parents: Joseph and Margaret Fillebeck; and sister, Jane Payonk. Adele was a retired employee of Citizens Federal Savings and Loan after 30 years of dedicated service. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church for 56 years. Visitation Monday, August 27, 2012 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. from the Elmwood Funeral Chapel, 11300 W. 97th LN (1/2 block west of US 41/Wicker Ave. at 97th LN) to St. John the Evangelist Church - Day Chapel (Corner of 93rd and 41) for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Sammie Maletta officiating. Interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. John the Evangelist Church preferred. For information 219-365-3474. www.elmwoodchapel.com

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Published by The Times from Aug. 25 to Aug. 26, 2012.

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Jeff Lozier

October 3, 2012

Richard, Jack, Jerry, Nancy and Jim, and all of your families, I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. My thoughts are with you all.

Tim & Cheryl Nightlinger

August 29, 2012

Jim,
you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers . . .

August 28, 2012

Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time. Kay, John, & Johnny Plesca

August 28, 2012

Jim and Gayle and Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. We are thinking and praying about you during your times of grief.

Patty and Neva Stynski

August 27, 2012

Jack, so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You and your family will be in my prayers. Regina Rowe Hodge, Louisana

The Purdome Family

August 27, 2012

Nancy and family, our deepest condolences during this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers.

Polly Moore

August 27, 2012

Jerry & Family - so sorry for your loss, thoughts & prayers with you.

Michelle Baron

August 27, 2012

My Condolences to both the Payonk and Fillebeck families.

Bernadette Duda

August 26, 2012

Dear Jerry, Janet and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless. Love, Bernadette

Bill & Marie Frazier

August 25, 2012

Joe, our condolances on the passing of your wife. We will miss the services but our thoughts will be with you.

Donna & Terry Stone

August 25, 2012

Jack,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Prayers are with you and your family.

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