Obituaries
Marcia Jo Tonchick
December 26, 1952 - December 28, 2024
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VISITATION
January 2, 2025 | 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. -
Yurs Funeral Home
405 E Main St
St. Charles, IL - Funeral Mass
- January 3, 2025 | 10:00 A.M.
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Yurs Funeral Home
405 E Main St
St. Charles, IL -
Burial Location
Assumption Cemetery, Wheaton, IL
Marcia Jo Tonchick, nee Waszak, age 72, of Winfield, IL died on Saturday December 28th, 2024. Born December 26th, 1952 to Joseph and Evelyn (Czajkowski) Waszak. Beloved wife of James Tonchick; loving mother of Jessica (Nathan) Gavzer and Mark Tonchick. Devoted Grandmother of Meyer Gavzer. Dearest Sister of Gary (Ruth) Waszak and the late Mark and Monica Waszak.
Marcia graduated from Dwight D Eisenhower High School in 1970. She graduated from University of Illinois Chicago in 1974 where she earned her degree in Education and also met her husband James. She dedicated her career to teaching, working in West Chicago at Gary Elementary School and Indian Knoll School Elementary School. She was passionate about educating young minds and was highly regarded by her students and colleagues alike.
Marcia’s love of animals was well known to all who knew her. She adored her dogs Cinders, Ringo, Yoda, Carlee, Rosie and Cooper, who brought her great joy and companionship.
Visitation will be held January 2nd from 4-8pm, and the Memorial Service on January 3rd at 10am, both taking place at Yurs Funeral Homes of St. Charles, 405 East Main Street, St. Charles, IL. Internment will be at Assumption Cemetery in Wheaton, IL.
Donations in Marcia’s honor may be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital or St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Aedelia Uriostegui from Chicago, IL
"Losing someone you love is never easy, and my thoughts are with you during this difficult time."
Patty Rimano from Plymouth , IN
"Jessica So sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. Condolences to family. Prayers"
Meg Zentner from West Chicago, IL
"Sending our deepest sympathies, she was such a wonderful teacher."
Ali Holzman from Wheaton, IL
"My deepest condolences to the family. I worked with Marcia at Indian Knoll for several years. She was truly a lovely person."
Kathy Fraser from Winfield, IL
"I’m so very sorry for your loss, Marcia was a dedicated teacher and admired and loved her family."
Terry mcloughlin from Woodstock, IL
"Jim. So sorry for your loss"
Karyn Gavzer & Tim Pickrel from Union, KY
"There is never a good time to say goodby to someone you love. I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you and all of your family in this difficult time."
Lisa Young from Chicago, IL
"My prayers and sincere condolences to the family for their loss. May you find strength and comfort during a very difficult time."
Amy Dewane from Lakeville, MN
"I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Sending love and condolences to you and your entire family."
The Belsanti Family from Chicago, IL
"Jessica, may the memories of your mom help lessen your sorrow during these difficult times. Condolences for your loss. Julie, Madonna and Sophie"