Nancy E. "Zel" Straka

April 25, 1951 - December 12, 2019 (68 years old)

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Nancy E. "Zel" Straka

April 25, 1951 - December 12, 2019 (68 years old)

Spring Grove, Illinois

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With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Nancy E. Straka (Spring Grove, Illinois), born in Waukegan, Illinois, who passed away on December 12, 2019 at the age of 68. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nancy E. Straka to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Gerzel and Elizabeth Gerzel (Sharvin); and her brothers-in-law, Peter Straka (Nancy), Dr. Thomas Straka and Nick Accettura.

She is survived by: her husband Terry Straka; her son Erik Leonard of John; her former husband Robert Leonard; her sisters, Margie Riedel (Ron) and Gerry Kelly (Mike); her siblings-in-law, Dr. Timothy Straka (Carol), Tracy Carney (Jerry), Toni Accettura (late Nick), Tina Wysocki (Todd) and Vivian Straka; and her close friend Girta.

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April 23, 2020

Kate Morrissey wrote a sympathy message

“I’m so sorry to read about zel passing.. In high school originally north chicago . Zel,sandy, lulu, and patti would scoop the loop. It was such good times. Zel would have us laughing all the time. It was simply the best.”

December 20, 2019

Barbara Van Sky wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Terry, Erik and JR. I am soooo very sorry for your loss of Zel. Our Zellie was the firecracker of our Department and all who knew her loved her. She cared about everyone. If one of us was having a bad day, Zellie would call us on the phone or make sure she saw you just to make you laugh or lend a caring ear. There was no one in my life that I loved like Zel. Please know I am thinking of you and praying for you. I’m sure Zellie is making Jesus laugh now. Can’t wait to see you in Heaven,”

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Dec 19

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Thompson Spring Grove Funeral Home
8103 Wilmot Rd, Spring Grove, IL 60081

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Dec 20

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Dec 20

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Dec 20

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St. Peter's Church
2118 Main St, Spring Grove, IL 60081

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