Prairie State Wire

Antoinette Swiatek, 77, of Mokena, Illinois, peacefully passed away on June 11, 2025. Born on November 9, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, Antoinette's life was characterized by her kindness, love, and unwavering dedication to her family.

With a career as an Office Manager for Draper Kramer Real Estate and as a secretary for Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Parish, Antoinette was known for her dedication and organizational skills. Her true joy came from her passions of baking, cooking, gardening, crocheting, and enchanting her grandchildren with stories. Her love for all things gingerbread filled her home with warmth and magic.

Antoinette's legacy was her boundless love for her family. An ever-present figure at her grandchildren's events, she radiated pride and encouragement, creating cherished memories with every moment spent together. She is survived by her husband William; her children—Steven (Nancy), Laura (Paul), Lisa (late Anthony), Brian (Kelly), and Leslie (Thomas); grandchildren: Steven, Joseph, Carly, Emma, Anthony, Luke, Hannah, Michael, Benjamin, Weiland, and Sebastian; great-grandchild Beau; sister-in-law Linda, and cherished friends from "Club."

A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Kurtz Memorial Chapel in Frankfort, IL, with funeral services on Monday, June 16, 2025. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christmas Without Cancer in memory of Antoinette M. Swiatek. Antoinette's loving spirit will be dearly remembered by her family and all who were touched by her warmth and love.

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