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Anna Bonk Obituary

Bonk, Anna E. (nee Ruszay), age 95, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1999, formerly of Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood, died Sunday, March 14, 2010 at the Lexington Healthcare of Lombard, IL. She was born February 15, 1915 in Chicago. Loving wife of the late Alex Bonk, beloved mother of Sandi (Greg) Franczyk, Tom (Roberta) Bonk, and the late Barbara (the late Sam) Crisanti, adored grandmother of Maria (Terry), Karen (Tim), Julie (Mike), Gregory Jr. (Kaye), Andrea (Andy), Jason (Teri), and Jeffery, cherished great-grandmother of 12, devoted daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Ruszay, dear sister of the late Sophie (the late Vincent) Bonk, the late Jean (the late Edward) Smucinski, the late Marie (the late Joseph) Lacki, and the late Stanley (the late Emily) Ruszay, fond aunt of many. Visitation Friday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St, Naperville. Additional Visitation Saturday, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at St. Barbara's Catholic Church, 2859 S. Throop St., Chicago, IL 60608. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. in the church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Barbara's Catholic Church. For info., please call 630-355-0213 or www.friedrich-jones.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 17, 2010.

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Bernie and Ann Schroedle

Bernie and Ann Schroedle

April 24, 2010

We are sorry to hear of the loss of Ann,such a great family and kind.We were neighbors on Quinn St. 3017..Our prayers for the entire family.

Susan Bednarczyk

April 1, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing, Sandi. Heartfelt sympathies to your entire family.

Kathy Ruszay Sedille

March 18, 2010

I will always remember her loving and warm smile and laugh. I will miss you, Auntie Annie. Say hi to everyone for me!

Casey and Shirl Paw

March 18, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jayme Bednarczyk

March 18, 2010

So sorry to hear of Ann's passing... a kind and sweet heart that will be missed.

Angela (LoCoco) Vetos

March 17, 2010

To all of Ann's family,

I send my deepest sympathies. Ann and Al were like family to me. I remember are long talks over the fence, Al singing "Ain't got no bananas" and how Ann could turn a stick of butter into a lamb....that always amazed me. She was a wonderful person.

Emily Cunningham

March 17, 2010

Please accept my sympathy for your sad loss.

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