Nee Nickel. Loving wife of the late Chester. Beloved mother of Kathy Vana, Laura (Mark) Serrano and the late Steven. Caring grandmother of Karen Vana and Lauren (Tom) Pedersen and great-grandmother of Seann, Caden and Jocelyn. Dear sister of Marge Hodous. Fond aunt of Jennifer (Bill) Ryan and Mandy Hodous and great-aunt of Jonathon and Grace. Dear relative and friend to many. Funeral Friday 9 am from THE ORIGINAL RAGO BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME 7751 W Irving Park. Mass 10 am St. Giles. Int. Queen of Heaven. Visitation Thursday 2 – 9 pm. 773-276-7800 or www.ragobrothersfuneralhome.com.