Loretta Tomcik was born in South Bend Indiana on August 31, 1922. As a child she enjoyed playing the violin and later preformed in the South Bend orchestra. Loretta graduated from St. Mary's of Notre Dame with a degree in Social Work. While there she met her future husband, Edward J. Tomcik, who was a student at Notre Dame University.

After WW II Loretta and Edward Married and moved to Niles, Illinois where they raised three children, and were among the founding families of St. John Brebeuf Parish.

She returned to college, earned a degree in Education, and taught 5 ^th grade Social Studies at St. John Brebeuf Scholl for 20 years. After retiring from teaching, Loretta pursued a career in library science and worked as a librarian in the children's department of the Niles Public Library.

When her husband passed away, Loretta Moved to A.L. Resurrection Village in Chicago where she enjoyed independent living for 13 years.

Later she moved to ALRV Life Center. She passed away on February 19, 2023 at the age of 100, after a long and fruitful life. Loretta will be remembered for her vivacious spirit, and her dedication to a life of love and service.

Loretta is survived by her three children: Mary Pokorny of Oak Park, Illinois; Janice Greene of San Luis Obispo, California and Michael e. Tomcik of Geneva Switzerland. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren who will miss her greatly.

There will be a Memorial Mass at 10:00 am on Friday March 3, 2023 at St. John Brebeuf Church 8307 N. Harlem Ave. Niles, Illinois Interment will be private.

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