Wanda Minarczyk, age 97, went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2017. Wanda was born on July 13, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois. She worked for many years in local savings & loans as an account counselor specializing in assisting Polish speaking clients. Wanda contributed much to the lives of those around her throughout her long life. She has a very strong faith which enabled her to maintain the challenges in her life. Wanda’s soft spoken, happy, pleasant demeanor will be missed by all who knew her. She was a loving soul who believed in faith, family and friends. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Judy (Rick), daughter-in-law Taryn, grandchildren Erik (Dena) Minarczyk, Lisa (Matt) Champlin, Andrew (Diana) Paulsen, Dana Paulsen, great grandchildren Chase, Colin, Milana and Jaxson Minarczyk and Evelyn and Bryant Paulsen and Grace Champlin and special nieces and nephews Connie,Drogos, Janice Schofield, Tom Drogos, Frank and David Badula and Ken Chrabasz. Wanda was preceded in death by her beloved husband John and loving sons James & Robert.