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Virginia Starsiak Obituary

Starsiak, Virginia Age 98, beloved wife of the late Dr. William Sr., loving mother of the late Dr. Drew, Dr. William Jr. (Stephanie), Donna, Elizabeth and Dr. Mary; cherished grandmother of Heather (Joseph) Kotlarz and Megan Starsiak; caring great-grandmother of Anne, Avanna, Joseph and Harry; treasured aunt of many nieces and nephews. Proud alumnus and president of her class of St. Mary of Nazareth School of Nursing. Virginia worked as a nurse at O'Hare Airport First Aid Station for 14 years. She was a Den Mother and Girl Scout Leader for over 25 years. She was also a Communion Minister at St. Ferdinand Church. Visitation Friday, January 18, 2019, from 3:00-9:00 p.m. at Sheldon-Goglin-Kaminski Funeral Home, 5935 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Funeral Saturday, January 19, 2019, 9:15 a.m. Prayers and procession to begin from the funeral home to St. Ferdinand Church, 3101 N. Mason, Chicago, Illinois for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery, Niles, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, please request masses to be celebrated at St. Ferdinand Church, 773-622-5900, or O'Hare Airport Chapel, www.airportchapels.org or 773-686-2636. For more info, 773-237-4404 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 16, 2019.
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My deepest sympathies and condolences goes out to
all of your family. It was a pleasure meeting your mother when we went to Italy for the Jubilee year of the church. I will be praying for all of your family at this time.

Rose Cobleigh

January 20, 2019

Sorry to hear about your mom, she had a good long life.
Diane Surr

January 18, 2019

Dr. Mary Starsiak,

My condolences to you and your family.

Tom Geraghty (formerly of Guerin Prep)

January 17, 2019

What a wonderful age, may Virginia rest peacefully in the gracious hands of Jesus in Patadise, she and al of you are in our prayers at this sad time in your lives, God bless
Edward & Loretta Dykla
President emeritus
PRCUA
Boynton Beach, Fla

January 17, 2019

Our condolences go out the Starsiak family. You will be in our prayers.

Barbara Hegarty

January 17, 2019

My condolences go out to the family and friends. Cherish the wonderful memories you had with Virginia. Support one another. May you receive comfort from our Heavenly Father. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

J W

January 16, 2019

Donna and Mary
My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your Mother.
My brother Brian texted me today and mentioned he saw the obituary. She will be missed!

Peggy Berg

January 16, 2019

Donna,
My sincere sympathies on the loss of your mother. I hope this sad time brings family together to celebrate her long life on this earth & realize she is in paradise with Jesus & all the angels & saints!

Maria Connolly

January 16, 2019

Arthur Mitchell Family and friends, Please accept my deepest sympathies and prayers for the loss of your dear loved one. Please find comfort from the Bible book of Jeremiah chapter 29 verses 11 and 12 where Our Loving Creator And Heavenly Father gives us encouragement and comfort, as we grieve the loss of your dear loved ones.

January 16, 2019

My condolences, please. May her love for family members be cherished by all. As you pray, receive the mercy and compassion that God gives to comfort you. (PSALM 103:8)

B B

January 16, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

Z L

January 16, 2019

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Sheldon-Goglin-Kaminski Funeral Home

5935 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

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Sheldon-Goglin-Kaminski Funeral Home

5935 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

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St. Ferdinand Church

3101 N. Mason, Chicago, IL

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