Winnie L. Rybak

Winnie L. Rybak, 99, of Manteno, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022. Winnie was born on September 4, 1923, in Blue Rocks, Nova Scotia, Canada, the daughter of Lewis and Debra (Richardson) Whynacht. On January 1, 1946, she married Michael J. Rybak in Chicago, Illinois. Winnie worked a variety of occupations, such as waitressing, housekeeping, clerical work, and operating elevators. She was also a member of the United Church Blue Rocks, Nova Scotia & Presbyterian Church of Burbank, IL. Winnie is survived by her two sons, Michael G. Rybak and Wayne S. Rybak; her grandchildren, Deanna (Rybak) Wood, Dana Rybak, and DeLora Rybak; and one great grandchild, Levi Wood. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael J. Rybak; her parents, Lewis and Debra Whynacht; sister, Muriel (Whynacht) Zakariason and brother-in-law, Einar Zakariason; brother, Gordon Whynacht and sister-in-law, Isabelle Whynacht. Cremation rites have been accorded. Service information will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.