Ann Polak, nee Hrabac, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on January 19, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Martin Polak, loving mother of MaryAnn (the late Tyler) Parks and Irene Rodgers, fond aunt to many nieces and nephews, and a dear friend to many.
Ann was born and raised in Gary, Indiana, and came to Chicago, Illinois when she married. Later in life, she retired to the warm weather of Port Orange, Florida. She volunteered at the Port Orange Police Department and later, at the Halifax Memorial Hospital in Daytona Beach, Florida for 20 years. She was kind, generous and good-humored, and will be deeply missed.
A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 10am, followed by a prayer service starting promptly at 11am, followed by an interment at 12pm all at Woodlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 7750 West Cermak Road, Forest Park, Illinois, 60130
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to PAWS Chicago, 1997 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60614.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.woodlawnchicago.com for the Polak family.