August 10, 1937 – November 15, 2019
Passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family. Born in Chicago, Illinois to Charles and Florence Mertes (late). Beloved wife of the late Ivo John Krainik. Loving mother of Kathleen (Carl) Lacny, Karen (Richard "Dick") Powell, Kathryn "Butchie" (Mike) Billue and Eileen (Tim) Strejc. Cherished grandmother of Brent (Amanda) Billue, Carl Lacny, Alyssa Billue, Samantha (Logan) Lawson, Dominick “Niko” Martino, Emily Lacny and Tim (Agnes) Strejc. Great-grandmother of Ryleigh, Koltyn, Cadence, Braylen, Natalie, Lizzy and Tim. Fond sister of Madeline, Jerry (late), Vera (late), Maryellen and Buddy (late). Beloved aunt to several nieces and nephews.
Thoughts from her daughters;
Memories of our Mom are chalk-filled with joy, laughter, effortless kindness…
Mom is the purest love we will ever know. There was nothing more important to Mom than her family. The center of her universe, especially her girls. Without a doubt this is the very reason why we are the women we have become… she has faced many obstacles with grace, dignity and strength, and overcame them. Our mentor, Our hero…Our Mother. Rest peacefully Mommy and be happy in heaven, out of pain and dance to the Wooly-Bully every day.
Visitation Monday, Nov. 18, 2019 from 2-8 PM at Mount Auburn Funeral Home, 4101 S. Oak Park Ave., Stickney, IL.
Funeral Chapel Service Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 at 11:00 am at Mount Auburn Funeral Home (708) 749-2033.
Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
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