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In memory of

Janet Nowak

Chicago, IL

October 20, 1954 - July 14, 2024

Oct 20, 1954 - Jul 14, 2024

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What were Janet's favorite sports teams?

Erica Nowak

Mom really enjoyed watching the Chicago Bulls/Bears with dad. She also loved women's tennis. Mom really enjoyed watching the Chicago Bulls/Bears with dad. She also loved women's tennis. Mom really enjoyed watching the Chicago Bulls/Bears... Read more

What were Janet's favorite local spots?

Erica Nowak

Oromo Cafe, Tre Kronor, La Boulangerie Chicago, Starbucks on Wilson, The Secret Closet Oromo Cafe, Tre Kronor, La Boulangerie Chicago, Starbucks on Wilson, The Secret Closet Oromo Cafe, Tre Kronor, La Boulangerie Chicago, Starbucks... Read more

What were Janet's favorite songs or musical artists?

Erica Nowak

Celine Dion, Sona Jobarteh (my mom would want everyone to look her up), Adele, Kasey Musgraves, among so ... Read more Celine Dion, Sona Jobarteh (my mom would want everyone to look her up), Adele, Kasey Musgraves, among so many others Celine Dion, Sona Jobarteh (my mom would want everyone... Read more

What were Janet's favorite vacation spots?

Erica Nowak

Las Vegas, visiting her daughters in Denver and San Diego, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Italy, etc. Las Vegas, visiting her daughters in Denver and San Diego, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Italy, etc. Las Vegas, visiting her daughters in Denver and San... Read more

What were Janet's favorite ways to exercise?

Erica Nowak

Walking <3 Walking <3 Walking <3

What were Janet's favorite movies?

Erica Nowak

So many movies. Turner Classic Movies. Her favorite actor was Sidney Poitier. So many movies. Turner Classic Movies. Her favorite actor was Sidney Poitier. So many movies. Turner Classic Movies. Her favorite... Read more

What were Janet's favorite performances to watch?

Erica Nowak

Mom loved seeing plays at Drury Lane with her best friend. The last play she saw was "Book of Mormon" in... Read more Mom loved seeing plays at Drury Lane with her best friend. The last play she saw was "Book of Mormon" in NYC, on Broadway, with... Read more Mom loved seeing plays at Drury Lane with her best ... Read more

What were Janet's favorite books?

Erica Nowak

Soooo many. She loved Madame Curie: A Biography by Eve Curie and all things Mark Twain. Soooo many. She loved Madame Curie: A Biography by Eve Curie and all things Mark Twain. Soooo many. She loved Madame Curie: A Biography by... Read more

What were Janet's favorite drinks?

Erica Nowak

Tall Extra Hot Latte, White Russians Tall Extra Hot Latte, White Russians Tall Extra Hot Latte, White Russians

What were Janet's favorite ways to spend free time?

Natalie Nowak

Mom enjoyed reading books in local cafes, going for neighborhood walks, and meeting friendly faces. She loved... Read more Mom enjoyed reading books in local cafes, going for neighborhood walks, and meeting friendly faces. She loved having lunch/coffee... Read more Mom enjoyed reading books in local cafes, going for... Read more