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Obituary: ​Sharon Czarnecki, 68

Mass will be held Thursday at the Church of St. Mary in Lake Forest.

Sharon Eileen O’Brien Czarnecki, 68, of Lincolnshire, daughter of the late John and Dorothy O’Brien, passed away on October 22, 2017. Sharon was the devoted mother to Todd, Ryan (Erin), and Sara (Chuck) Rinaldo; and the cherished grandmother (“glama”) of Caleigh, Gavin, Alyssa and Emily. Sharon was the loving sister to Peggy (Jack) McKinney, Carol (Hank) Burke and Rosemary O’Brien Mahoney and the fond Aunt to Bridget, Adam, Jack, Matt, Chris, Jeff, Amanda and Matt.

Sharon was a voracious reader, well known for her talented writing and decorating abilities; a beautiful lady who left a lasting and wonderful memory with all of those whom she encountered.

A memorial Requiem Mass celebrating her life and devotion will be held on Thursday, October 26th at 11:30 a.m. at the Church of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois.

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Internment will immediately follow Mass at the chapel within the Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (6000 W. 111th Street, Alsip).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be sent to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Street, Norwalk, Ct 06850

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