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Mary Marszalek Obituary

MARY MARSZALEK (NEE BUKALA) EAST CHICAGO, IN Mary Marszalek (nee Bukala), age 97, of East Chicago, passed away Monday, November 10, 2008. She is survived by her daughter, Joan (Mike) Wayo of Griffith; sons: Paul (Barbara) Marszalek of Griffith and Carl Marszalek of Wheeling, IL; five grandchildren: Marilyn (Jon) Drake, Nancy (fiance Eric) Marszalek, Michelle (John) Orr, Joseph Wayo and Bridgette Wayo; four great grandchildren: Sophie, Adeline, Madison and Connor; sister-in-law, Faye (late Henry) Bukala of Australia. Preceded in death by her husband, Adam; and brothers: Adam, Edmund and Henry Bukala. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 14, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. from the Lesniak Funeral Home, 4918 Magoun Ave., East Chicago to St. Stanislaus Church for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial with Msgr. John J. Siekierski officiating. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. Friends may call at the Lesniak Funeral Home for visitation on Thursday from 2:00-7:00 p.m. Rosary prayer service at 2:00 p.m. Legion Auxiliary service at 3:00 p.m. Mrs. Marszalek was a lifelong resident of East Chicago, a member of St. Stanislaus Church Ladies Rosary Sodality Rose No. 6, Polish Women's Alliance Group 132, American Legion Allied Post 369 Ladies Auxiliary and Bishop Noll Alumni Club. She was very proud of her Polish heritage. Mary was an avid bingo player and loved watching "Wheel of Fortune". In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Stanislaus Church, 808 W. 150th Street, East Chicago, IN 46312 would be appreciated.

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Published by The Times from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2008.

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Gene & Deanna Kwasny

November 13, 2008

Our deepest sympathies to all of the Marszalek family.

Desa Radowick

November 12, 2008

Marilyn and family: I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

thomas jayjack

November 12, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Peggy Kurzydym

November 12, 2008

Michelle & family
We at Golf Construction all send our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Grandma. May she have eternal peace

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