July 04, 1938 - August 14, 2013
Lorraine Straka, nee Jurawl, age 75, passed away peacefully at her home after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. She was the beloved wife of the late Sylvester “Jim” (1994). Loving mother of Sheryl (Lynn) Wade, Jim (Heidi) Straka and Steven (Debbie) Straka. Cherished grandmother of Greg, Jimmy, Julia, Alex, Kevin, Eric, Nick and Emily. Dear sister of the late Jean (Bernard) Doniek. Dearest aunt of eight nieces and nephews. Fond niece of Paul Duran. Retired as a Vice President and Senior Loan Officer at Calumet Federal Savings & Loan/Pullman Bank in Dolton, IL. Visitation Friday, August 16, 2013 from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, August 17, 2013, 9:00 a.m. from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL to St. Anthony Church, 7659 Sauk Trail, Frankfort, IL. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Multiple Myeloma Cancer Research at Northwestern University Hospital preferred. Please make checks payable to Northwestern University--on the memo line, please note Myeloma Research. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400
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