Ms. Lillian Zukowski

October 3, 1922 - July 3, 2016

Lillian "Busia" Zukowski, nee Rzepecki, age 93, of Chicago, passed away July 3, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Danuta Lusinski and Cynthia (Steve) Laurie; devoted sister to Irene Klemz; predeceased by sisters Marie & Phyllis and brothers Edward, Jerry, and Hilary; cherished grandmother of Natalia, Thomas (Vanessa) and Alfred; great grandmother of Veronica, Jesus, Natalia and Lilly; loving stepmother of the late Mary Jo Gaspari; step-grandmother of Marianne, Michael, Tony, John and Joey; God-mother of Kathy Luana Reynal; and fond aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Lillian was a gifted and respected bi-lingual English/Polish educator at Portage Park Elementary School and Truman College after earning her B.A. at U of IL Chicago. Lillian devoted many years of service to countless philanthropic causes. She was a people person and was renowned for her parties, especially Wigilia. Lillian will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor and will be deeply missed. Funeral Saturday 10:30 am from Muzyka & Son Funeral Home, 5776 W. Lawrence Ave. to St. Constance Church, 5843 W. Strong St. for 11:00 am Mass. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Friday 4:00-9:00 pm at the Funeral Home. In celebration of Lillian's life, please wear something colorful to her services. Memorials may be directed to your charity of choice. For more info, please call (773) 545-3800.