Stella M. Mendrala (nee Koszulinski), age 79. Beloved wife and best friend of Casimir for over 57 years. Loving mother of Barbara (Jeffrey) Mikel, Alice Chabarria, Theresa (Gene) Burchell, and Edward (Marge). Cherished grandmother of the late Jennifer Mikel, Nicholas Chabarria, David, Victoria, Veronica Burchell, Jeremy, James, and Jeffrey. Dear sister of Bernice (the late Walter) Kondrat and Casimira (Joe) Gutierrez. Treasured sister-in-law, aunt, cousin of many, and friend to all. Retired employee of Northern Trust Bank. Visitation Sunday from 3-8pm at Ridge Funeral Home (6620 W. Archer Ave. Corner of Natoma). Funeral Monday 9:30am prayers from Ridge Funeral Home to a 10:30am mass at St. Pancratius Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. For info call 773-586-7900 or visit www.ridgefh.com