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Barbara Grosskopf Obituary

Grosskopf, Barbara Ann

Barbara Ann Grosskopf, nee Wasielewski, of Chicago, age 80. Loving mother of Dawn (Alejandro) Sanchez, Michael (Denise) Grosskopf and John (Cleo) Grosskopf; proud grandmother of Courtney (Isaac), Christopher, Cassandra, John Patrick, Jonathan and Christian; great-grandmother of Ezra and Zacchaeus; dear sister of Patricia (Greg) Baksinski and JoAnn (Barry) Dickinson; fond aunt and cousin of many. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester on Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Friday at 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Daniel the Prophet Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) appreciated. For funeral info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 21, 2023.

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Paula Supanich-Jarolim of Lawn Bowl Chicago

March 24, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Sad to hear of Barbara's passing. She was a wonderful person and will be dearly missed. The thunder in the clouds will be Barb bowling!

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sharen Novak

March 20, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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March 21, 2023

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Memorial Events
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Mar

23

Visitation

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

Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home - Westchester

10501 W. Cermak, Westchester, IL 60154

Mar

24

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home - Westchester

10501 W. Cermak, Westchester, IL 60154

Mar

24

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Daniel the Prophet Church

IL

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Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home - Westchester

10501 W. Cermak, Westchester, IL 60154

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