Virginia Gorniak, a cherished matriarch and cornerstone of her family, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on January 11, 1938, in Chicago, IL, Virginia was a beacon of love and warmth to all who knew her. Her final moments were spent in Naperville, IL, surrounded by the love of her family, as she concluded a life well-lived and full of joy. Virginia's life was marked by her unwavering commitment to her family, a trait that was evident in every aspect of her being. She was a devoted mother to her children, Theresa (Gorniak) Powers and her spouse Peter Powers, Donna (Gorniak) Collin, Cathy (Gorniak) Navigato, and her spouse Dan Navigato.
Her role as a grandmother was one, she cherished deeply, sharing her life's wisdom and boundless affection with her grandchildren Nicholas Powers and his spouse Jordan Powers, Stephanie Michalowski, Jake Collin and his spouse Alyssa Collin, Patrick Collin, Tanner Collin, Sierra (Collin) Buss and her spouse George Buss, Nat

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