Gwen F. Balcer
Passed away on September 19, 2025
Gwen Balcer (nee Lewandowski), age 75, late of the East Side passed away on September 19, 2025. Beloved wife of Albert Balcer for 50 years. Loving mother of Monica (Jeff) Highland and the late Matthew Balcer. Devoted grandmother of Kaitlyn, Noah and Harper. Dear daughter of the late Walter and late Irene Lewandowski. Gwen was a kind and caring women who always put her family first. She will be deeply missed.
Memorial visitation Wednesday, October 1, 2025, DIRECTLY at Our Lady of Nazareth Church (Formerly Annunciata Church) 11128 S. Ave. G Chicago, IL 60617 at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family are invited to gather with the family starting at 10:30 a.m. Cemetery private. In lieu of flowers memorials to the National MS Society in Gwen’s late son Matthew’s name would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Elmwood Chapel Chicago, IL. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com.
Funeral Mass:
Our Lady of Nazareth Church (Annunciata Church)
11128 S. Avenue G
Chicago, IL 60617
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 11:00 am
Interment:
Cemetery Private
Memorial Contributions:
In lieu of flowers memorials to the National MS Society in Gwen's late son Matthew's name would be appreciated.
Visitation Location
Directly at Our Lady of Nazareth Church (Formerly Annunciata)
11128 S. Avenue G
Chicago, IL 60617
Visitation Information
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 10:30 am until 11:00 am