By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Monday, January 6, 2020
    4:00 to 8:00 pm
    Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL

    Prayer service from 7:00 to 7:15 pm.

    • Full Obituary

      Maria C. Wojcik, 81, of Lebanon, IL, died Thursday, January 2, 2020, at home, with her loving family by her side.

      Maria was born on April 19, 1938 in Gallur, Zaragoza, Spain. On August, 31, 1957, she married Lawrence J. Wojcik, in Puerta Del Carmen, Zaragoza, Spain.

      Maria was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Community, Scott Air Force Base, Il; the NCO Wives Club; and President and member of Eta Pi Zeta, Lebanon, IL since 1985.

      Maria was sweet, funny, caring and loving. When you met her you had a friend for life; she didn’t have to say a word, just her presence made you feel better. She was a breast cancer survivor, and fought her way back from major injuries time and again. Maria was a competitive bowler, an avid bingo player, expert fisherwoman and gardener. She was an amazing cook, known for her stuffed cabbage & potato omelets. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting, and gifting afghans to her children and grandchildren. She handmade gifts for sorority members, friends and nursing home residents. Maria was blessed with many rich life experiences, loving her family most of all. (We know she already has her wings in heaven, and will fly high; because she had them here on earth.)

      She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Larry J. Wojcik, Lebanon, IL; sons, Lawrence (Terrie) Wojcik Jr., Waldorf, MD, Donald Wojcik, Lebanon, IL, Nicholas (Theresa) Wojcik, Moss, TN; grandchildren, Joshua Wojcik, Joanna (Justin) Woods, Stephanie (Scott) Auer, Maria Wojcik, Michaela Wojcik, Lyndi Korus, Marshall (Kalley) Korus; great grandchildren, Anna and Madison Auer, Trent and Brendon Korus; siblings, Julio Montañes, Angel Aznar, Nicolas Martines, Pilar Aznar, Maria Montañes; sister-in-law, Josephine McGovern; brother-in-law, Robert (Carol Ann) Wojcik; Larry’s aunt, Gloria Hardwick; Larry’s uncle, Peter Calamia; numerous nieces and nephews in the US and Spain.

      She was preceded in death by her parents, mother, Antonia Aznar Montañes; sons, Robert and Thomas Wojcik; brothers, Juan Montañes, and Antonio Martines.

      Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice

      Visitation: Monday, January 6, 2020, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL, with a prayer service from 7:00 to 7:15 pm.

      Clergy: Fr. Carlos M Bohorquez, Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel,
      Scott AFB, IL.

      Private Interment: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.

      Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL.

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    1. Troy Comer / January 4, 2020 at 10:31 am

      To Larry and your family,

      We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. May the soul of your mother be at peace with our Heavenly Father.

      Lannette and Troy

    2. Reynold Danesi / January 4, 2020 at 12:10 pm

      Larry,

      From all of us at RBS, we send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Lifting you all up in prayer.

      Reynold

    3. Bernard Schatz / January 4, 2020 at 5:11 pm

      To the entire Wojcik family,

      It is with deepest sympathy to hear of the loss of your mother. May the Lord bless and comfort your entre family at this difficult time.
      Bernie and Nissida Schatz

    4. Johnson Esho / January 4, 2020 at 6:08 pm

      Larry and Family,
      My prayers are with you and your entire family. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. May God grant you the strength to deal with this situation and May her soul rest in perfect peace…

      Johnson Esho

    5. Johnson Esho / January 4, 2020 at 6:22 pm

      To Larry and family,
      May God Grant you the strength to bear the loss of your Mother .May her soul rest in perfect peace. My deepest condolences to you and your entire family during this difficult times…
      Johnson Esho

    6. jim Parry / January 4, 2020 at 8:45 pm

      To Larry and family
      Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. Hope and you wife have safe travels.

      Jim, Donna and the whole Parry family

    7. James Morgan / January 5, 2020 at 12:50 pm

      Larry and family,
      It is with a heavy heart I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to your family. We are here for you a during this time of sorrow with prayer for healing of your hearts and minds. Knowing she is with God is the blessing of peace. Hopefully you will carry her in your heart as I do my mother to give my strength and guidance forever more. Peace be with her always.

      Jim and Pam Morgan

    8. Khamis Al-husainawi / January 5, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      To Larry and Family
      My sympathies, my condolences for the loss of your mother, my prayers to you and your family.

      Khmis Al-husainawi

    9. Bob Zephir / January 7, 2020 at 9:44 am

      Larry and family,

      Please accept my most sincere condolences. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there is anything I can do and remember that I am just a phone call away.

    10. John Puzycki / January 30, 2020 at 8:28 am

      Larry ,

      My deepest sympathy to you and your family and sorry for your loss .

      John Puzycki

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