12641 W. 143rd St
Homer Glen, Illinois
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Dave Shaw
July 11, 2005
I got to know Barb when she worked with us in Philadelphia. She was always upbeat, cheerful and made all our lives richer. Those of us here who knew Barb are all deeply saddened. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Carol, Barbara Crandall, Marilyn and Richard Cwik
July 9, 2005
Ed, Monica and Family
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your daughter Barbara. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Judy Strahler(nee Wozniak)
July 9, 2005
I was saddened to read of Barb's passing. We were close friends at Kelly HS and spent many of our weekends and evenings at baseball and football games and just hanging out. What a great time that was! I somehow knew her personality and heart would light up so many people's lives, as is evident in this guest book. My prayers are with her family. She was truly a joy to know.
Be happy Barb... just as you always were in this life.
Judy ("Woz")
Karen Cundiff
July 9, 2005
When Barb first came back from Phili, the girls met regularly for lunch. She never failed to ask me how I was feeling and wanted to listen to my petty complaints. Her compassion and concern for other people never ceased to amaze me. What a beautiful woman she was. Despite her cancer, her elegance and humor never faded. (Her bag jokes were great!) I will miss her.
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Ben Maska
July 8, 2005
So sorry for your loss. Remembered Barb's name from High School. Kelly High School Class of '73.
Again my sincere condolences.
Ben Maska
Bob & Lori Everett
July 8, 2005
I really got to know Barb when I joined the A&CS IT Group in Morton in 1996. She was a wonderful employee who became a friend of my wife and I. We all ended up in Philadelphia for a while and we have many fond memories of times spent together.
Barb lived life to the fullest and was an inspiration to everyone who knew her. We'll miss her.
Our deepest sympathies to her family.
Donna Giglio
July 8, 2005
I can't express how sorry I am for your lose. When I met Barb just a few years ago, I knew there was something so Special about her. She was always so sweet and so much fun!! I "married" into such a wonderful group of friends and I'm so blessed that I got to know and Love Barb.We will miss her dearly.
"MAY EACH NEW DAY EASE THE BURDEN OF YOUR SORROW".
Donna & Marty

Great friends, Carla & Marty 2004
July 8, 2005

Barb 2004 always had a great time!!
July 8, 2005

Barb 2005 @ JC's B-day party
July 8, 2005

Barb 2004 Lake Geneva, Barb danced the night away with us!!
July 8, 2005
Glenn Moore
July 8, 2005
I have known Barb for over 25 years and was always amazed at the way she could light up a room with her personality. We shared the same birthday and Barb would never forget to send me a birthday card every year. She was a great friend and I will miss her greatly.
Cleveland Northcutt
July 8, 2005
My memory of my former Morton co-worker Barbara Putlak, will always be one of a friendly, warm-hearted, helpful and intelligent person. Her present and her smiles, at work went a long way in creating a pleasant feeling in the department. It was a pleasure to have had the opportunity to know and work with her.
James Fuerholzer
July 7, 2005
I had the pleasure of working with Barb at Morton International in Chicago when I was president of the Chemical Group. I enjoyed her sense of humor, smile and outgoing style. I am sure she will be missed by her family and all of us who knew her.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Ami & John Lotka
July 7, 2005
Dear Arleen,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our prayers.
Ami & John Lotka
LaConna Gowder
July 7, 2005
To the family of Barbara,
All of you are in my prayers. May peaceful memories of Barbara diminish the pain of your loss.
Jeanne Enright
July 7, 2005
To Arleen and the Putlak Family -
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeanne, Bill, Grace and Joe Enright
Marie DeLaurentiis
July 7, 2005
I had the pleasure of working with Barb for a short time in Philadelphia. She was always smiling and a true joy to work with. A very caring person, Barb will be sorely missed. I am sorry for your loss.
Lisa Zeidler
July 7, 2005
She was such a nice person. We will miss her very much.
David Clemeno
July 7, 2005
I got to know Barb when I worked as a programmer at Morton International in Danvers, MA. We became very friendly. She would travel east on occasion, and I would occasionally travel west. We even went on a couple of business trips together.
Barb was a great lady, very down to earth, not pretentious in the slightest. I enjoyed her sense of humor and her outlook on life. I will miss her.
To her remaining family, please accept my heartfelt condolences; I am truly saddened.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to express my thoughts.
-- David Clemeno, Amesbury, MA
Stephen & Deborah Kraus
July 7, 2005
We'll always remember Barb as beautiful, intelligent, and lots of fun to be with. And now, quite certainly, she's an Angel in heaven!
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