Prairie State Wire

Orland Park, IL — Lola M. Husayko, nee Christy, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 101. She was married to Maurice "Moose" Husayko for 59 years until his death in 2005. She is survived by her sons Bob (Elaine) and Ed (Robin), as well as her grandchildren Christy (Ruben) Meraz, Diane (Shane) Martin, and Kailin (Brian Alexander) Husayko. Lola was also an adored great-grandmother to Madison and Paige Martin, Henry and Oliver Alexander. The late Sue (the late Burton) McKee was her dear sister, and she was fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Born in Bloomfield, IA in 1923, Lola moved to Chicago in 1944 where she met and married Maurice in 1945. Known as "Short" and "Moose" to each other, they cherished a loving marriage. Lola was a welcoming presence in the lives of many, always ready for conversations about football, Democratic politics, and her famous deviled eggs and chocolate chip cookies. She had a special bond with her granddaughters, attending their concerts and games, celebrating milestones with them.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024, starting at 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel in Orland Park, IL, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 noon. Interment will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Chicago. A live-stream of the service will be available on Lola's obituary page on Colonial Chapel's website.

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