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Bokina, Shirley R. (nee Roe) Age 92. Beloved wife of the late Henry Bokina and the late Clarence Hosman; loving mother of Susan (Paul) Welch, Deborah (Floyd) Larson and Judith (Donald) Olijar; dear stepmother of Mary Joyce (Albert) Fink and Jerome Bokina; cherished grandmother of 7; and great-grandmother of 4; fond sister of the late Arthur (the late Mae) Roe, Eileen (the late Clarence) Shallow and Florence (the late Frank) Monnett; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Zimmerman & Sandeman Funeral Home, 5200 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice. For information, call 708-424-0340 or visit www.zimmermansandeman.com
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Shirley was our neighbor for more than 30 years and she was a wonderful lady. Her flowers in her yard were 2nd to none and my 3 boys loved her cookies. Shirley will be missed but not forgotten. Andy Smith and Family
Andy Smith
July 9, 2015
Mary Joyce; So sorry to hear of your step-mother's passing.
Pat Hayes
July 1, 2015
Dear Judie and Family, You and your entire family are in my prayers. May God bless and comfort you at this time for the loss of your Mother.
Dorothy Allen
June 30, 2015
A great role model for all the children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful addition to the Bokina family.
Jeanne Christie
June 30, 2015
Shirley has known me since the day I was born on June 15, 1948. My parents built the house next door to theirs. I grew up calling her Mrs. Hosman. Her daughter Susie is still my friend. Every time they'd visit from Texas I would come to Oak Lawn. Shirley would welcome me as if I was family. All of us would talk for hours. We would reminisce and share stories and eat well at her table. I was there this past spring. Shirley was a wonderful neighbor when I was growing up. My dad died when I was five but there was always room for me to do things at her house. When she sewed Barbie clothes for her girls she'd include me too because my mom couldn't afford to buy me any. She loved flowers in the yard just like my mother and the gardens flourished between the fence. She was a wonderful woman who raised three fine daughters who were devoted to her. Each day she'd have phone calls from Debbie and Susie and she would see Judy. She has grandchildren and great grandchildren who love unconditionally. Shirley Hosman Bokina has lived a full life. Her natural warmth of caring and concern will be missed. Her open hospitality to others is her legacy. Whoever walked through her front door was warmly welcomed and truly felt comfortable in her presence. I know she is at peace with herself and with her life and with God. Rest now Shirley. You were the best neighbor that my family could have had. I'm glad that I have shared 67 years knowing you and your daughters. I was blessed. I send my heartfelt sympathy to Susie, Debbie, and Judy and their families as they prepare to say their final good bye to a woman they loved all their lives and whom they called "mom."
June 27, 2015
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