Irene J. Minkalis, nee Dudzik, died Jan. 20, 2003 at age 85. Devoted wife of the late Albert; loving mother of Annette Minkalis of Port Washington, NY, the late Chester (Linda) and the late Joseph Minkalis; dearest grandmother of Melissa Minkalis; dear sister of Marion (late Leona), late Leonard (late Norene), late Joseph and late Steven Dudzik; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Member of Ladies Auxiliary Kosciuszko Post #30 PLAV. Contributions to The Arthritis Foundation, 29 E. Madison, Chicago, IL 60602, appreciated. Funeral Thursday, Jan. 23, 9:30 a.m. from the McKenzie Funeral Home, 15618 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Forest, to St. Damian Church for 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 2 to 9 p.m. 708-687-2990 .
