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Barbara Borchardt Obituary

Borchardt, Barbara S. Fuhrman (nee Schmalfeldt), age 53, of Westchester, loving mother of Chad, Zak Fuhrman, Ashley Borchardt and the late Clint Fuhrman, loving daughter of Takis (Lucille) Katsaros, Robert (Marilyn) Schmalfeldt, dear sister of Sandi (Mike) Burke, Robert and Peter Schmalfeldt, fond step-sister of Jim, Steve, Izebella, David (Cherise) Katsaros. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, IL, (2 blks. West of Mannheim Rd.), on Friday, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. She was Secretary for Laborers Local 25. Memorials would be appreciated to Ashley Borchardt's Education Fund c/o Sandra Burke, 11047 Shelley Court, Westchester, IL, 60154. For further information call: 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 13, 2005.

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Amy Buikema

January 21, 2005

We were very saddened to hear the news of Barb's passing today. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family right now.

The Buikema's (Old neighbors from Westchester Blvd.)

Charlie Ryan

January 19, 2005

Barb, My first girlfriend and a woman that, unfortunately, I lost touch with. Now, I'll never be able to talk with you again. Sorry to lose you on this Earth. We are a poorer place now because you are no longer here.

Joseph Coconato

January 15, 2005

Barb was much more then my Secertary she was my best friend she helped me and my family in so many ways I will never forget her or her family, I can not express in words how much I will miss her she will always remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Laborers Local Union # 25

January 15, 2005

Barb was much more then Local 25 Secretary she was part of our family she touched the hearts of us all she helped everyone in so many ways she will always remain in our hearts our prayers and thought go out to her family.

Diane Skubal

January 14, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ashley and the rest of your family.



The Skubal Family

DAVE GROSSKLAUS

January 14, 2005

MY FRIEND AND MY CO-WORKER, YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED. FROM YOUR PARTNER IN CRIME. MY CONDOLENCES AND

SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY

Tom Masen

January 14, 2005

Barb was one of the most delightful people I have known. I will miss her telephone cheerfulness and quick wit. She could always brighten anyone's day.

PAM KOUIMELIS

January 13, 2005

WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS THE SORROW I FEEL AT THE LOSS OF A WONDERFUL CHEERFUL KIND PERSON AS BARB. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. THE WORLD WILL BE A SADDER PLACE WITHOUT MY FRIEND BARB.

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January 13, 2005

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