Lillian M. Dreher, 85, fourth generation Chicagoan, passed away in her home after a 19 month confinement in bed on Saturday, Feb. 9, proud daughter of the late Rozalia and Anthony Charles Pawlak, south side merchants for over 30 years; devoted and loving mother to Joan Darlene Chadek and Charles David; cherished sister of Emily Rita “Amy” (the late John J.) Rusin and Grace Antonette (Adolph Charles) Rulak; honored grandmother of Steven G. (Leticia) Chadek; beloved godmother to Jack J. Rusin; respected aunt of J. Keith (Susie) Lazarz; enduring grandmother of Debra Ann (Bill) Petrole; great-grandmother of three; many wonderful neighbors and good friends at Harbor Point. Resident of the New East Side for over 32 years. 13 year employee of ITT Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Company and retired employee Illinois Bell Telephone Company, Pioneer Club of America. Visitation Thursday 3 to 8 p.m. Lying in state at Holy Name Cathedral Chapel, 26 East Superior Street. Funeral Mass Friday at 10 a.m. at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 North State Street. Entombment Resurrection Garden Mausoleum, The Widow of Naim Alcove, Justice, IL. Blake-Lamb Funeral Directors, 312-944-5594.
