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Barbara Cook Obituary

Cook, Barbara A. Resident of Richton Park, IL. Beloved wife of John W. Cook; loving mother of Cathie (Jack) Hafer, Melissa (Dennis) Kelly, and Michael (Amanda) Cook; cherished grandmother of Jakob, Shannon, Miranda, Olivia, Jaxon, Jace, Jordan and Kendall; dearest sister of Socorro Vargas, Julia Barraza, Margarita Vallejo, Lois Canales, Maire Guillen and Gloria O'Neill; dear cousin and friend to many. Barbara was the Education Coordinator at Rush Medical for over 27 years. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Visitation Friday 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday 9:15 a.m. from Hirsch West End Funeral Home, 3501 Lincoln Hwy., Matteson to St. Lawrence O'Toole Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL. For information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guestbook, 708-748-3800 or www.hirschfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations to SPRED, Special Religious Development Ministry, SPRED Center, 2956 So. Lowe Ave., Chicago, IL 60616 or visit www.spred-Chicago.org would be appreciated.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 15, 2016.

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Niecola cadogan

June 21, 2016

hi family, I am really sorry, Just sitting here remembering how we used to laugh about our kids, I will miss you so much

Patty Lewis Rusthoven

June 17, 2016

My deepest condolences to John, Cathie, Melissa, Michael and your families. Wrap yourself in her love and tell stories about different times in your lives together to keep her closer, until you meet again in heaven. Love and hugs!

June 17, 2016

To Family and Friends of Barbara: Many residency and education coordinators throughout the country are saddened by the news of Barbara's passing. We have met her and worked with her at national meetings and always enjoyed her company. May Peace be with you and please know that you are in out thoughts.

Beverly Bolger, Program Coordinator, JFK Medical Center, Edison, New Jersey

Stacey Snead-Peterson

June 17, 2016

Dear Family of Barb Cook,

I am so sorry to hear about Barb's passing! She was so special! I knew her as a fellow Coordinator. She was one of the ones responsible for establishing the AAP Coordinator's Council. She will be truly be missed!

Please know I am praying for all of you during this difficult time! Please know that you are loved by God! Find peace in Him! John 14:27.

June 17, 2016

My Dear Aunt Barb, I have always loved you
and always will. I have missed you since we moved away & so sad I will not be able to see you again until we all meet our heavenly father one day. To my cousins I am so sorry this has happened to you, but we all know she is in a better place with her heavenly father & all our other relatives who have gone to soon. My prayers & thoughts are with you all. I pray for peace, comfort & guidance for you all & all your children.
Love JuJu Bee

Floret Daniels

June 17, 2016

I will miss this friendly smile and you asking about my son who you call brother rest on my beautiful friend.
To the family my sincere condolences.

Leticia Fulgencio

June 17, 2016

May God welcome her in His open arms and may her family find comfort. May she rest in peace.

Donna Stegvilas

June 16, 2016

Sorry for your lost. When I would go to Rush I would see Barbara we give each other a hug. I am going to miss that. I also I am going to miss her smile that she had on her face.

Donna Stegvilas

June 16, 2016

Sorry for your lost. When I go to Rush I would see Barbara. And she and I would give each other a hug. I am going to miss that and also see her smile on her face.

June 16, 2016

Barbara was a joy to know! She indeed will be sorely missed!!! Many prayers for her and her beloved family!

Shirley Congenie
Child Psychiatry Fellowship Coordinator
Rush University

Paula Brown

June 16, 2016

Barbara, you will be missed, but your light will never dim in our spirits. My condolences to the family. I will be praying for your strength during the days ahead.......

Carlos M

June 16, 2016

You will be missed, always had a smile when I saw her on the hallway. Our deepest condolences to your family.

Gail Valadez

June 16, 2016

My deepest condolences to Barbara's husband, children, grandchildren and family. Barbara was a wonderful human being to all who had the privilege of knowing her. I will miss her beautiful smile and her warm disposition. Truly a loss to the Rush community. ~Gail Valadez

Emelina Quintana

June 16, 2016

My deepest condolences to Barb Cook's family. She was an amazing woman whom I will never forget. I pray that you find acceptance and peace with her memory of her kindness, her constant way of giving and the beauty she had inside and out. Sincerely, Eme from Rush University Medical Center

Bobbie J Jones

June 16, 2016

Much love and my condolences to your family. I am sending healing prayers from me and my prayer warriors to each and every one of you. I will miss her as well. Such a wonderful person inside and out.

South Side St Patty's Day Celebration

Brian Kelly

June 16, 2016

Where to begin....Barb was such an important part of my time in Chicago. She was our "resident mother" and kept us in line. She truly had our best interest at heart for our education and for us as individuals. Barb was one of a kind and I'm sure that message will be echoed by many others. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and extended family. In deepest sympathy!

CH

June 15, 2016

Please accept my deepest condolences. God is always there to listen to us especially in a time of need. Confide in him and he will help - 1 John 5:14.

AL

June 15, 2016

May the bereaved family be comforted by reflecting on the many wonderful memories that you can cherish forever.

Kate Kohl-Spexet

June 15, 2016

God has aquired a soul of gold. She was warm, caring and compassionate, fun and funny and a wonderful friend. I will always hear her laughter and see her wonderful smile in my memories of her. John, you and the kids and family are in my prayers always.

June 15, 2016

You all have my deepest condolences. Barbara was my "coordinator" sister/friend and she will be sorely missed by all of us.

Coretha Davis
Residency Coordinator
Miami, FL

Chris Schwanbeck

June 15, 2016

Barb, you will be missed. I had the pleasure of working with Barb. Always there to help me out when I needed it. My condolences to the family. God Bless you all in this time of sorrow.

Chris S.

Lynn

June 15, 2016

May the God of all comfort be with the family during this difficult time.

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Memorial Events
for Barbara Cook

Jun

17

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Hirsch West End Funeral Home

3501 W Lincoln Hwy, Matteson, IL 60443

Jun

18

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

Hirsch West End Funeral Home

3501 W Lincoln Hwy, Matteson, IL 60443

Jun

18

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Lawrence O'Toole Church,

IL

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