Emily Budnik, age 94, of Parkside Manor in Kenosha, was peacefully called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 20, 2016, with her loving daughters by her side.

Born on June 28, 1922, in Chicago, IL, she was a twin daughter of the late Charles and Sophia (Dembiczak) Marek. She attended Chicago schools and was a graduate of William Howard Taft High School.

Emily was employed with the 1^st National Bank of Morton Grove, IL, for over 30 years before retiring. She resided in Skokie, IL, for 57 years before making Kenosha her home in 2009.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, of 41 years, on December 13, 1987.

Her faith was an important part of Emily’s life. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Skokie, IL, then Kenosha Christian Fellowship. Emily was a kind and loving person who was easy to get along with. She was always helping others and enjoyed everyone’s company.

She enjoyed the casino and playing cards, games and bingo. But most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Emily was a dedicated Chicago Cubs fan.

She will be deeply missed by her daughters, Karen Budnik and Geri (Kerry) Gloss; her granddaughters, Chris (Ryan) Strash and Jenny (Tim) Cepress; 5 great granddaughters, step grandchildren, Rachel Gloss and Aaron (Beth) Gloss and their 5 children, along with many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her eight siblings, Lil Marek, Joe (Tess) Marek, Tina (Al) Lieberman, Ed (Millie) Marek, Ann (Wally) Panek, Betty Marek, Emily’s identical twin Adeline (Ray) Hazucha, and Phil (Gert) Marek.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Parkside Manor and Hospice Alliance for their loving and compassionate care.

Service Info

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 12th at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 502 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood, IL. Private interment will take place in Maryhill Catholic Cemetery in Niles, IL.