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Barbara Kalobratsos Obituary

Kalobratsos, Barbara Beloved wife of Peter Wachowski; loving mother of Philip, Christina and William; dear daughter of John and the late Christine Kalobratsos; daughter-in-law of Marie Wachowski. Visitation Monday 3:00-9:00 pm Nelson Funeral Home 820 W. Talcott Rd. Park Ridge. Funeral Tuesday lying in state 9:30 am until time of service 10:30 am at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church 2350 E. Dempster St. Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, donations to wackywarriors.org. Interment Elmwood Cemetery 847-823-5122.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 23, 2013.

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Leon Stiles

June 19, 2019

Barb was such a wonderful person. A fantastic friend and confidant. I will always miss her.

Leon Stiles

February 1, 2016

Barb was one of my most dearest friends. Dear Peter, I just found out today, Feb. 1, 2016. I'm so sorry I lost touch with you guys. Leon Stiles

Barb, Uncle John, my brother, and great uncle Harry in 1970.

Jim Philippou

December 1, 2015

Dear Peter,
So sorry to read that Barbara passed away. I tried to reconnect with her a few years ago with no success, but today I was looking at my family photo album and saw a picture of her with her dad and thought I would search again. I was stunned to read that Barbara was gone. Cousin Jim

christina

February 28, 2014

love you so much momma. people loved you so much. miss you more than words.

July 26, 2013

Dear Peter, Philip, Christina and William,

We just heard about your loving wife and mom! We are so shocked and so sad about this. Please know that we are praying for you and your family. Barb had such a great personality! She will truly be missed.
May her memory be eternal.
Love, Tom & Liza Pappas (Friends of Galis)

Tracy (Thick) Basile

June 27, 2013

Peter and Family,

While I haven't seen Barb since High School, her presence was so large that I feel her beautiful spirit like it was yesterday.

Keeping all of you close in my thoughts and prayers. May God's light bring you comfort and peace during this time.

With love and grace,

Alexander Fiedotjew

June 26, 2013

Peter,

On behalf of all the attorneys and staff of Amicus Poloniae, the CVLS neighborhood legal clinic serving Chicago's Polish-American community, I would like to express our sadness at the passing of your beloved wife, Barbara. Please know that all our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief.

Alexander Fiedotjew and Robert Groszek, Co-Chairs, Amicus Poloniae.

June 25, 2013

Barb, you lit up a room with your beautiful smile.I will never forget you and will always treasure my memories.Prayers to the family.
Sincerely,
Harry

Toula Vlahos

June 24, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Vickie Bellas Demos

June 24, 2013

Barb's smile and quick wit will be how I will remember her. Eternal be her memory.

Marybeth Barnes

June 24, 2013

Dear Christina, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Thomas Gabryszewski

June 24, 2013

Pete, I am so sorry hear about Barbara passing away, it is always difficult losing a wife and mother, no matter at what age, my prayers are with you and your family

JoAnna Yaksich

June 24, 2013

Peter and family:

So sorry to hear about Barb. No words can express the depth of the loss. We love her and your family and will always remember Barbs wit, charm, loving character and open heart. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Much Love,

alicja bochenek

June 24, 2013

Pete,

Please accept our deepest condolences. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Alicja & Renata Bochenek

June 24, 2013

So sorry to hear of the loss and the entire family will be in our prayers.

Wishing you the best during these difficult times, we will miss her.

The entire DPRC family will miss her! Swim meets just won't be the same without her energy and humor!

The Loquercio's

Rebecca Schultz

June 24, 2013

Barb, I will miss you so much. I looked forward to seeing you in the office and listening to your stories. You always made us smile. You will forever be in our hearts.

Michelle Callaghan

June 24, 2013

We send our deepest condolences. We are saddened by the loss of a vivacious, intelligent, warm, witty, woman. Barb glowed when she spoke of her children whom she adored. Pete, you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Scott &Michelle Richter

June 24, 2013

WE LOVE YOU..AND WE'LL MISS YOU!

Alex Olson

June 23, 2013

Mrs. Wachowski once told me there was a restaurant owner she knew named Alex. He always answered the phone "I Say Alex". Ever since she told me that story, that is what she called me. The name always made me smile. I am blessed to have known such a wonderful lady. I Say Alex Olson

Dorie Rowland

June 23, 2013

She was so nice to my husband and me when we first moved to Chicago. A great friend to my family and she will be greatly missed.

Valerie Theisen

June 23, 2013

Barb will always be an unforgettable childhood friend. She gave me a peak into her greek family and some of their traditions which I have always treasured those memories. We went our separate ways but she always had a smile and a fun, prying comment or question and always words of encouragement. My prayers are with Barb's family, you will always have the wonderful memories.
My sincere condolences.
Valerie

Jerry Murray

June 23, 2013

My deepest sympathies to Peter and his family and to all at Bellas & Wachowski

George Bellas

June 23, 2013

We will miss her wit, wisdom, humor and joie de vive.

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Memorial Events
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Jun

24

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Nelson Funeral Home

820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Jun

25

Lying in State

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church

2350 E. Dempster St. , Des Plaines, IL

Jun

25

Service

10:30 a.m.

St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church

2350 E. Dempster St. , Des Plaines, IL

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