MaryAnn "Manya" Nowak's obituary , Passed away on December 8, 2025 in Crete, Illinois

MaryAnn "Manya" Nowak

December 8, 2025

Crete, Illinois

MaryAnn "Manya" Nowak's obituary , Passed away on December 8, 2025 in Crete, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smits Funeral Homes Ltd

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MaryAnn Nowak Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of MaryAnn Nowak of Crete, Illinois, who passed away on December 8, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of MaryAnn Nowak to show support.

In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping MaryAnn's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 19th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Smits-Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, IL 60475). A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Our Lady (724 195th St, Chicago Heights, IL 60411). The inurnment will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smits Funeral Homes Ltd



Fri

Dec 19

Visitation

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Smits-Steger Memorial Chapel
3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, IL 60475

Sat

Dec 20

Funeral Mass

10:00 AM

Our Lady
724 195th St, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Sat

Dec 20

Inurnment

11:30 AM

Calvary Catholic Cemetery

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