Vera Gajda

Vera Frances Gajda, nee Kondrys, age 85 of Riverside.  Beloved wife of the late Ladislav "Laddie" Gajda; loving mother of Frank Gajda, Milan (Jonna) Gajda and Vera (Miroslav) Navrat; dear grandmother of Samuel and Abigail; fond sister of Mary Ann Kwilosz; aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Friday, May 23, 2025 from 10:00 A.M. to time of Funeral Mass 11:00 A.M. at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Czech Mission Church, 9415 Rochester, Brookfield, IL. Light refreshments will be available in the basement following the Mass.

Interment Private Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.

Vera was a member of the United Moravian Societies and involved in the Czech Mission Church, where she served on the board. She volunteered her cooking skills, time and talent for both organizations. As a french horn player, she was a member of the Farragut High School Band and the Chicago Boys Club Band.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sts. Cyril and Methodius Czech Mission Church, 9415 Rochester, Brookfield, IL or American Cancer Society , 150 S. Wacker Dr. #2100, Chicago, IL 60606.

Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, 60513

Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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