Kulla Vranas

Kulla Vranas, nee Kolambaris, age 87, fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Beloved wife of the late John for 31 years. Loving mother of Jim, George (Tara), Tony, and the late Steve. Cherished grandmother of John (Paige), Nicholas, John, Caroline, and Michael. Great-grandmother of Charlotte and Nora. Dear sister of the late Nitsa Houstolakis. Fond aunt of Nektarios Houstolakis, Irini Stamogiannopoulos, Dr. Parashos Lagouros, and Frank Lagouros.

Kulla spent her life caring for her family, having come here from Karystos, Greece, with her husband John to start their family over 60 years ago. She will always be remembered for the way she lived to serve her family, including her superb cooking. Beyond that, she helped thousands of brides during her life as she was a gifted formalwear seamstress. She was regularly found working and socializing with her Philoptochos’ sisters and was an active member of St. Nicholas Parish in Oak Lawn. Her quiet kindness was known to everyone. May her memory be eternal!

A Visitation for Kulla will be held Thursday, July 11, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. A Funeral will follow on Friday, July 12, 2024 at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 10301 Kolmar Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, beginning with a Visitation at 9:00 AM in church, followed by a Funeral Service at 10:00 AM. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 3401 W 87th St, Evergreen Park, IL 60805.

Memorial Contributions to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Oak Lawn, IL in Kulla's name are greatly appreciated.