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Donna Barrett Obituary

Barrett, Donna Jeanne (nee Smialek) B.S.N., R.N. Late of Mokena, formerly of Vet's Park. Passed away September 13, 2013. Beloved wife of Sean Barrett. Loving mother of Alexander (Jodi) Barrett, Joshua Arana, and Braeden Barrett. Dearest daughter of Arlene (late Walter) Smialek. Dear sister of Lisa (Britt) Moore and Jeanne (Michael) Hernandez. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Donna is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Former police officer for MWRD. Member of Sigma Phi Alpha sorority of UIC. Visitation Tuesday, September 17, 2013 from 2-9 pm. Funeral Services Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at 8:45 am from the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to St. Mary Catholic Church, Mokena. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Please omit flowers. 773-731-2749 www.elmwoodchapel.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 16, 2013.
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Dear Sean, Arlene & Josh, May God Bless you all during this difficult time. It was my privilege to get to know you and Donna during my visit in July. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you all.

Doug McCulloh

September 20, 2013

Dear Arlene, Lisa and Jeanne,
I am so sorry for your loss. Just to soon to lose such a vibrant, loving person. Of course, my memories go way back to the 80's in grade school. Always had special sentiments about the Smialek family. My sympathy to you. Know that Donna was remembered in the prayers of St. Julie over the weekend. I am sad for your loss but know your spirit and laughter will get you through the days ahead. God bless you all. My prayers for Donna's family.

Deanne Tumpich

September 17, 2013

Our sympathies go to you during this difficult time. May Donna be blessed with everlasting life. You are in our prayers.

Renee Donfris

September 17, 2013

I will always remember Donna as a dedicated and caring nurse, and more importantly as a friend.

Roxanne Turner

September 17, 2013

I was honored to meet Donna when she generously volunteered for research even at a time when she was deeply involved her own treatment. I immediately cared deeply for her- she was cool, she had soul and was an obviously enlightened individual, plus she was fun. My prayers for the peace of her surviving family and friends.

Jennifer Bakker

September 17, 2013

My condolences to the Barrett family. Donna was one of those smiling faces whose greetings in the morning brightened the day at MWRD.

Steven Sawula

September 17, 2013

My condolences goes out to the Barrett family. Donna was a beautiful, funny and full of life woman and she will be missed dearly.

veronica payne

September 17, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Greg Del Cotto

September 17, 2013

My condolences and prayers to Donna's family. I was sadden to hear the news. I knew Donna from UIC. She was a great woman, full of life and love that I will always remember.

Mike Jones

September 17, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

steven richmond

September 17, 2013

Donna you were the light of our lives. We will always remember the cruise with the Barrett's children, cousins, wives, husbands, sisters and brothers.
Sean, Alex, Max and Braeden we are so very sorry for the loss of Donna. We will love you all always. Donna was taken away way to soon such an honor to have her as a sister-in-law.

Keith & Linda Barrett

September 16, 2013

You have left an army of broken hearts, Donna, but they would not deny you the beauty of the heaven you are surrounded by now. Watch over them in their grief as you take your place in the arms of our Lord.

Ron and Pat Esposito

September 16, 2013

My condolences and prayers to Sean, the boys and Donna's entire family. She was such a beautiful friend and always smiling. She will be greatly missed. Love you Donna

Pam Navarro

September 16, 2013

What the caterpillar perceives is the end, to a butterfly it is just the beginning....

Pam Smialek

September 16, 2013

Dear Barrett Family, I am sorry for your great loss. Please accept my deepest condolences upon your loss of a mother, wife, sister, daughter and aunt.

Mary Wilson

September 16, 2013

Donna and I worked together during the past year. She was an excellent, caring and compassionate nurse. He sense of humor, huge smile and perseverance in the face of adversity brought a unique spirit to our company. We were blessed by having her in our organization. Donna will be missed.

Nancy Arnolf

September 16, 2013

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.

Allison Maciejewski

September 16, 2013

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