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NANCY ZAMEC Obituary
Nancy L. Zamec, 65, of Hinsdale, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2009 surrounded by family after a long and courageous journey. Beloved wife, partner and eternal best friend of Curtis J. Zamec; loving and cherished mother of Kate K. Zamec, Marc T. Zamec and Curtis J. Zamec, II; loving grandmother to Evan C. Zamec, Emma E. Zamec and Zach S. Zamec; caring and loving sister of Rose Shrout and William "Billy" Stein; loving mother-in-law to Christy Zamec and Jane E. Zamec, loving sister-in-law to Vida Prekler; and beloved relative and friend to many. While Nancy has left this life, her life will never leave ours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to: Portage Food Pantry, 211 West Pleasant Street, Portage, WI, 53901, phone 608-742-3774; River Haven Homeless Shelter, 108 East Pleasant Street, Portage, WI, 53901, phone 608-742-9220; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 120 Wall Street, 19th Floor, New York, NY, 10005, phone 800-533-2873; or Northwestern Memorial Foundation, 676 North Saint Clair, Suite 2050, Chicago, IL, 60611, phone 312-926-2033. Visitation was held Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Gibbons Elliston Funeral Home, Hinsdale, phone 630-323-0275. Family and friends will meet Thursday, May 7 for 10 a.m. funeral mass at St. Isaac Jogues Church, 411 South Clay Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521, phone 630-323-1248. Interment immediately following at Bronswood Cemetery. 630-323-0275.
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Memories and Condolences
for NANCY ZAMEC
Sheryl Thostenson
May 20, 2009
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all! Nancy was a dear friend and gave my children some of their happiest memories while living in Plymouth as neighbors. No one could love others like Nancy did. She was the most sincere and wonderful friend one could have ever hoped to have in life. I have and will miss her dearly.
Roger Thostenson
May 19, 2009
Dear Curt and Family,
I’m deeply saddened by the news of Nancy’s passing. She was a great person and neighbor who always made you feel special. Please accept our deepest heartfelt condolences.
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Stefanie Carimati
May 7, 2009
Nancy,
You were the glue that made the family stick together. I am so sorry to know you are gone. You were a beautiful, cheerful, optimistic, funny, energetic, caring, genuine and lovely woman. You made such a difference to the people you loved keeping them always close and warm in your affections and concerns. Thank you for all you have done for my beautiful nephew Zach. He loved you so, so much and always spoke of you with so much admiration. Much love and condolences to the family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Stefanie Carimati (White)
Rick Shultz
May 6, 2009
Dear Curt and family,
Nancy was a wonderful person and a joy to be around. She will be missed. May God bless you and hold you in His loving and caring arms.
Lori Jacobson
May 6, 2009
Dear Curt, Kate, and family,
I am so saddened to hear of Nancy's passing- Kathy L. left me a message today-for so many years Nancy played such an important part of our Shelly's and Katie's time together as childhood friends. I remember a hundred and one memories of Nancy picking up Shelly, and Katie ready to go off on an adventure w/Nancy- Nancy was my angel on earth -loving our Shelly and giving from her heart always...Now I must call Shelly and tell her of Nancy's passing-so very much a loss.
Nancy's heart was full of endless giving and caring and friendship-she will be remembered always. please know we are thinking of you all and send our love, Rick, Lori and family
Much love and God's grace to you and your family at this time and always- Lori and RIck Jacobson
John Cochran
May 6, 2009
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Nancy was a dear friend--we will miss her greatly. We have many wonderful memories of our times together with her and your family!
Deb, John & Mary Cochran
May 6, 2009
Curt, Katie, Marc, Curt and family...Our sincere condolences for a great loss. Nancy...beautiful, lovely, fun, generous, caring, wonderful, compassionate, supportive, loving...a good and kind angel to watch over us (as she always has). We cherish our memories of the good times!
Bill Lucas
May 6, 2009
Dear Curt and family,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. The majority of my memories of Nancy are from my childhood. She was always a lot of fun to visit with and consistenly had an encouraging word. You are all in my prayers.
Lisa Turner
May 6, 2009
Curt, I am so sorry to hear about Nancy. She was a terrific lady. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Sue Paxton
May 6, 2009
There are no words at times like these that will take away the pain you feel,
Concentrate on the wonderful memories of Nancy...for they are yours and forever real.
Larry & Bonnie Wise
May 5, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
May 5, 2009
Dear Curt and Family..So sorry to here of your lost..We all will hold our memories of Nancy..in our hearts..Ross and Dreama
May 5, 2009
To Curt and your family,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Nancy.
we will cherish our memories of the times we were able to visit with you. it was always such a joy, she was such a pleasant person to be around .Our Thoughts and Prayers will be with you during this time.
Jim and Terri Sabo
Aunt Nancy and Mom
May 5, 2009
Aunt Nancy, Missy, Kaitlin, Renee, Rose and Marie
May 5, 2009
Art and Dee Shrout
May 5, 2009
May your memories help you thru your time of grief.
May 5, 2009
Curt and Family,
Connie and I send our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your wife and mother. We will remember all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Connie Donatelli
Baumgardner Products Co.
Akron, Ohio
Aunt Nancy, brother, Bill & sister, Rose
May 5, 2009
Marc, Uncle Curt, Kate, Curt Jr, Aunt Nancy & Jane
May 5, 2009
Aunt Nancy & Uncle Curt
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Aunt Nancy, Uncle Curt & niece, Missy
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Aunt Nancy, Uncle Curt & great niece, Kaitlin
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Aunt Nancy & great nephew, Andrew
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Aunt Nancy & sister, Rose
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Aunt Nancy with her sister, Rose
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Dana and Jean Gibson
May 5, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Larry and Barbara Thayer
May 5, 2009
Dear Curt,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of Nancy. She was certainly a courageous woman having fought a long battle.
Melissa (Missy) Stein
May 5, 2009
Uncle Curt, Katie & Family,
I am thinking of you at this difficult time. My Aunt Nancy will be so very missed; she was the greatest!
I have such wonderful memories of the fun times; during all the summer vacations as a child and the activities she had planned for us. I looked forward when school was out because I knew I was going to Aunt Nancy's house.
Our last visit was late February when she & Uncle Curt drove to Ohio; we even had time to shop at one of her favorite stores; Target.
REMEMBER ME
Remember me when flowers bloom
Early in the spring
Remember me on sunny days
In the fun that summer brings
Remember me in the fall
As you walk through the leaves of gold
And in the wintertime- remember me
In the stories that are told
But most of all remember
Each day- right from the start
I will be forever near
For I live within your heart
Barbara Shrout
May 5, 2009
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Mary&Rick Reichle
May 5, 2009
Dear Curt and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy.We are very sad that you lost your beloved Nancy.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
From the Staff of Gibbons Elliston Funeral Home
May 5, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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