Marlene Lelko Schiller Park, Illinois Obituary

Marlene Lelko

Marlene R. “Babe” Lelko, 87, of Burr Ridge, formerly of Saint Stephen’s Parish in the near Southwest side -- the “Heart of Chicago.” After a brief illness, she entered into eternal life on August 6, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Richard “Butch” Lelko (2000). Loving mother of Kathe (Wayne) Bush and Susan (Terry) Sweeney. Cherished Gram of Ian (Taryn) Hunnicut, Kortnee (Erik Hoekstra) Bush, Terry (Phyllis) Sweeney, Blake (Teresa) Sweeney, Whytnee Bush and Chloe Bush. Great grandmother of Dylan, Ethan, Chance, Ryder, Troy, Isla, Melvin and Saylor. Dear sister of the late Edward (Theresa) Banich, Anne (Frank) Kozek, Else (Art) Strauss, Robert (Ann) Banich, and Anthony (Margaret) Banich. Treasured aunt, cousin and friend to many. Longtime proprietor of the Landmark, the Mayfield, Burbank Manor and Marlene’s Catering. Visitation Monday, August 10 from 3:00-8:00PM at Zarzycki Manor Chapel, 8999 S. Archer Avenue, Willow Springs, IL 60480. Funeral Mass Tuesday, August 11 at 11:00AM at Saint John of the Cross Catholic Church, 5005 South Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL 60558. Entombment at Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options of Schiller Park, Illinois.
June 2, 1933 - August 6, 202006/02/193308/06/2020
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Marlene R. “Babe” Lelko, 87, of Burr Ridge, formerly of Saint Stephen’s Parish in the near Southwest side -- the “Heart of Chicago.” After a brief illness, she entered into eternal life on August 6, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Richard “Butch” Lelko (2000). Loving mother of Kathe (Wayne) Bush and Susan (Terry) Sweeney. Cherished Gram of Ian (Taryn) Hunnicut, Kortnee (Erik Hoekstra) Bush, Terry (Phyllis) Sweeney, Blake (Teresa) Sweeney, Whytnee Bush and Chloe Bush. Great grandmother of Dylan, Ethan, Chance, Ryder, Troy, Isla, Melvin and Saylor. Dear sister of the late Edward (Theresa) Banich, Anne (Frank) Kozek, Else (Art) Strauss, Robert (Ann) Banich, and Anthony (Margaret) Banich. Treasured aunt, cousin and friend to many. Longtime proprietor of the Landmark, the Mayfield, Burbank Manor and Marlene’s Catering. Visitation Monday, August 10 from 3:00-8:00PM at Zarzycki Manor Chapel, 8999 S. Archer Avenue, Willow Springs, IL 60480. Funeral Mass Tuesday, August 11 at 11:00AM at Saint John of the Cross Catholic Church, 5005 South Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL 60558. Entombment at Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options of Schiller Park, Illinois.

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Aug
10
Visitation
Monday, August 10 2020
03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd.
8999 S. Archer Avenue
Willow Springs, IL 60480
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Aug
11
Cemetery
Tuesday, August 11 2020
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Resurrection Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleums
7201 Archer Rd
Justice, IL 60458
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Aug
11
Service
Tuesday, August 11 2020
11:00 AM
St John of the Cross Catholic Church
5005 South Wolf Road
Western Springs, IL 60558
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