CYTHAML, ANN M. (89) of Brookfield, Illinois died peacefully at home on 23 Sep 2022. Daughter of Louis Tadla Sr and Anna (Kloda) Tadla, she was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Ann had 4 brothers (Edward Sr, John, Frank and Louis Jr) and 2 sisters, (Stephanie and Rose). Being one of the youngest, with younger and older brothers, she learned to be clever, fast and tough as nails. She would beat the boys at playing marbles and had quite a marble collection. Although small in stature, she was always ready to take on a challenge and win. Her work life was focused on file clerking, making just enough to pay for her many adventures and interests. During her single years, her cherished companion was her miniature poodle, Michelle. She excelled at one of her favorite hobbies, bowling, traveling to tournaments whenever she could. It was through bowling that she met Leonard, her beloved husband of 45 years.
She will be dearly remembered for her creativity, meticulous attention to detail and eternal loyalty to family and friends. Every time she was stopped by a freight train at a crossing, she counted the cars….out loud. She always said that each time there would be at least 100 of them.
She and Len had a lovely home with a huge garden that they both enjoyed. Ann always had a new 1000 piece puzzle displayed that she was working on . If she wasn't at home, you could often find her at the Joliet casino boat playing the penny slots. She loved being with family, heated card games with family and friends, and playing with her nieces and nephews. She was the “cool” aunt and always will be a favorite.
A memorial service for Ann will be held Sunday, October 23, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 West Cermak Road, Forest Park, IL 60130.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.woodlawnchicago.com for the CYTHAML family.
In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association are appreciated.
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