Elaine E. Sternad, Nee Lesak

Elaine E. Sternad, nee Lesak, age 89, resident of North Riverside for 28 years and former 54 year resident of Berwyn. WW II Army WAAC Veteran. Beloved wife of the late Clarence R. Sternad. Loving mother of Marjorie J. Sternad, Thomas C. (Nancy) Sternad and Carl J. Sternad: grandmother of Brett, Lauren, Jason and Justin: Sister of Roy Lesak: aunt of Virginia (Randy) Jakoubek, Barbara (David) Karlin and Lori Lesak: great aunt of Daniel Jakoubek, Julie Jakoubek, Jesse Karlin and Cody Karlin. Visitation Sunday, July 30, 2006, 2 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Monday, July 31, 2006, 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield. Funeral Monday 9:30 A.M. to St. Barbara Church, Brookfield. Mass 10 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Mrs. Sternad was a retail clerk at Carson Pirie Scott for 15 years on State Street in downtown Chicago and five years at the store in North Riverside. She attended Morton East High School in Cicero. She was a member of the North Riverside Golden Agers. Elaine was a very devoted mother, grandmother and spent as much time as possible enjoying activities with her family. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com