Karnia, Dolores F. (nee Bobber), age 81; Beloved wife of the late Joseph E.; Loving mother of Mary Rose (David) Kunkel, Ed (Melanie), Jack (Donna), Tom (Dee), Bob (Cindy), Debbie (Larry) Timko, Tina (Mike) Ortman, Sue (Jim) Hacker, Judy, D.V.M (Scott Hermanson, Phd), the late Karen M. and George (the late Karen A.); Dearest grandmother of 22 and great-gandmother of 1; Special "Mother", "Grandmother" and friend to many; Fond sister of Marian (Elmer) Maue, Robert (Ruth), Joan (Willam) Sherlock, Sr. Catherine, PHJC, the late Martin J., Jr. and Donald P.; Aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Former longtime parishioner of St. Augustine and St. Nicholas of Tolentine Churches, Member of St. Augustine and St. Nicholas of Tolentine ACCW, Jolly Nick's Senior Club, Associate PHJC, St. Anthony of Padua Secular Franciscans, American Legion Beverly Post #407, past president and board member of St. Augustine Alumni Association. Former "Mom" of the St. Augustine Lancer family and Leader of Camp Fire Girls. Prayer Service Saturday, September 15th 9:00 a.m. at Zimmerman & Sandeman-Orland Funeral Home, 9900 W. 143rd St, Orland Park, to St. Damian Church, Oak Forest Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Friday 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorials to Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, P.O. Box 1; 9601 Union Road, Donaldson, IN 46513 or Casa Catalina Food Pantry 4537 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Arrangements by Kowske-Wolowiec Funeral Directors, Inc. Info. 708-460-7500. Online tributes www.parksidechapels.com n
Published in Chicago Sun-Times on September 13, 2012
