"Tia Tia" Tina Marie Lonkar  a shining star left us too soon October 29, 2024 , at 51. She was born March 14, 1973 to her loving and caring father Jack Lonkar , mother Betty Mcfatridge. Graduated from Thornridge High School . If you knew Tina , you knew her father and the bond she had with him was unbreakable , she flourished as a manager at Homewood Chevy. and reveled in new culinary delights, especially Pho ! Her family was her everything as they were to her. We needed her more than we realized. Tina was a pillar of strength a woman whose faith illuminated the lives of everyone she touched. Her home was a sanctuary, overflowing with love, laughter, and the warmth. With a heart that knew no bounds, she offered wisdom and advice to everyone she knew.

She guiding her family through life's challenges with unwavering faith, love and laughter. Tina  leaves her cherished memories to her daughter Melika Smith  and her sister Elena Rodriguez, brothers Antonio Rincon , Jose Rincon And Justin Lonkar. She left a piece of her heart to her cherished nieces and nephews  Jazmin , Christian , Julian , Giovanni , Lorenzo, Alonzo , Anika , Makyla  , Amaya , Analiyah & Aiden. great niece and nephew Se'von Baldwin , Celiani Rincon which she loved with every bit of her. Last but not least her best friend Marcela "Thelma" Aliaga followed her family and many friends who will miss her dearly.

Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Sadowski Funeral Home of Hegewisch: 13300 S Houston Ave., Chicago, IL 60633.

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