Maria Rekas, age 85, nee Mielnicka; beloved wife of the late Casimir; loving mother of Barbara (David) Sweet and Adam (Angie) Rekas; dearest grandmother of Samantha, Sarah, Sabrina and Michael Rekas, Jennifer (Ryan) Stewart, Matthew and Jonathan Sweet and great grandmother of Ayla Rose Stewart. Fond sister of Wladyslaw and the late Staszek Mielnicki.

Visitation at the Skaja Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles IL on Friday 9:00 AM until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 AM. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Funeral info: 847-966-7302.