Effie Trakas, age 82, beloved daughter of the late George and Diamondo Trakas; loving sister of the late Bessie (late George) Parhas, late Loretta (late James) Fallon and the late Katherine (Gus) Cavaligos; cherished aunt of Michael (Sandy) Fallon and Diane Fallon, who she helped raise after her sister Loretta and brother-in-law James Fallon passed away. Also she is dear aunt to Donna (Gregory) Will, Chris Parhas, George (Teresa) Cavaligos and Nick (Joanne) Cavaligos; special godmother of Sylvia (George) Kappas and Diane Madjid. Former first female freight claims manager for Illinois Central Railroad. Funeral Friday, 9:30 a.m. from Hills Funeral Home Ltd., 10201 S. Roberts Rd., (8000W) Palos Hills, to S.S. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, service 10 a.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials in her name to Koraes School appreciated. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. “May her memory be eternal.” Info: 708-598-5880
