Prairie State Wire

Anne T. Minnich, 93, of Chicago, IL, passed away on December 13, 2024. She was a devoted parishioner of St. Symphorosa Catholic Church for over 50 years and served as a dedicated nurse for more than 40 years. Known for her love of reading, coffee, and spending quality time with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Minnich for 70 years and is survived by her children Mary Szczepanski, Edward Jr., Thomas, William, Gerard, the late Jean Marie, Margaret, and Daniel. Anne was a cherished grandmother of 22 grandchildren and a beloved great-grandmother of 34 great-grandchildren. She is also remembered by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Vandenberg Funeral Home in Mokena, IL, with prayers on Saturday followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Mary Church in Mokena. Interment will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Students for Life of America. Special thanks to Mary, Margaret, Gloria, and Maureen for their loving care for Anne. For more details, contact 708-479-1210 or visit www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com. Contributions and remembrances can also be shared through the Sympathy Store.

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