Audrey Ann Bednarz

Audrey Ann Bednarz, passed away on September 8, 2018 with her family and friends by her side after fighting a long battle with a lung disease. Audrey was born on July 24, 1967 in Evergreen Park, IL and is survived by her parents John (Bonnie) Miller and Christine (Patrick) Trella. Audrey leaves behind a son, CJ (Becky) Bednarz. He is her greatest accomplishment. She is survived by her siblings Lori (Bob) Bruce, Kristy (Brian) Pfeiffer and she enjoyed being an active Auntie to her nephew Colin Pfeiffer and nieces Mackenzie Pfeiffer and Sydney Bruce. She also is survived by her step-siblings; Robert Trella, Ronald (Marisol) Trella, Gina (Sean) McMurry, Marcy Graefen, Ken (Lisa) Parenti, Jeff (Shannen) Parenti,

Christi (Mike) Jeeninga, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Audrey will be dearly missed by her many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and Athos – her Shiba Inu.

Audrey was a graduate of Alan B. Shepard High School and attended Moraine Valley Community College. She was very active in the theater program and loved to sing. Audrey enjoyed her job working at Cadore-Miller Printing, Inc. She worked alongside her sisters and father for over 30 years and continued to work from home when she became ill. She missed going into the office everyday. Family parties were a favorite of Audrey’s; she loved to open her house when she was able. Getting together with her best friends was also one of her favorite things to do – they along with their kids were her extended family. Audrey was an organ/tissue donor for the Gift of Hope foundation to help others in need.

A Memorial Service for Audrey A. Bednarz will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., at the Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. As it was her request, cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.