The Lira Ensemble Sends its Condolences to the Migala Family Following the Passing of Estelle Migala

Estelle Migala (nee Suwala) died quietly, of natural causes, at her home in Antioch, Illinois on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at the age of 98.

Mrs. Migala was the first donor and supporter of the Lira Singers, co-founded by her daughter Lucyna. The performing company composed of a symphony orchestra, singers and dancers is now known as the Lira Ensemble and is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Mrs. Migala was an advisor to the company for most of those 50 years.

Estelle Migala is survived by three daughters and one son – Barbara Holtzinger, Lucyna Migala (wife of Frank Cizon), George Migala (husband of Grzazyna), Krista Dinges – as well as 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. A fourth daughter, Diana Maria Migala passed away earlier this year.

Visitation will take place from 10-11am at St. Ladislaus Church, 5345 West Roscoe (church entrance is on Long Avenue) followed by a funeral Mass this Saturday, January 3, 2014.

The family sincerely requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Jesuit Millennium Center, 5835 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60634.