Emily M. Pezdek  (nee Stahulak) age 95, of Countryside, formerly of Chicago. Retired from Nabisco Bakery after a long career of service. Beloved wife of the late Anton; devoted  mother of John Pezdek, Pat (Bruce) Sirchio and Marian Pezdek; cherished grandmother of Gina (Thomas) Lotus, and Joseph, Gabrielle and Jaime Sirchio; proud great-grandmother of Emelia Sirchio, Isla, Dominic, Oliver and Stella Lotus; dear sister of the late Charles, Gus and John Stahulak and the late Margaret Sandrik; also survived by many nieces & nephews. Emily’s family would like to heartfully thank the staff of Adventist LaGrange Hospital and St. Thomas Hospice Care for all their compassionate and loving care of Emily. Visitation Sunday from 3 to 9pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home 1025 W. 55^th St., Countryside. Prayers Monday, August 24, 9:15am from the funeral home to St. Cletus Church in LaGrange for a 10am Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Service info: (708) 352-6500