Elaine Braeckman (nee Erzig) Beloved wife of the late John Jr.. Loving mother of John III (Jackie), Diane (Joe) Buri, Irene (Dylan) Berger and Alan (Judy). Grandmother of 8, great grandmother of 7 and great great grandmother of 3. Fond sister of Ruth (the late Pete) Stachurski and William (the late Connie). Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. from 3 to 9 p.m.. Interment private. For info 773-588-5850 or www.cooneyfuneralhomer.com