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Barbara Schwetz Obituary

Schwetz, Barbara Ann (nee Orzol), daughter of the late Walter and late Stella Orzol; loving wife of Wally; beloved mother of Pam (Bob) Bednar, Paula (Pete) Butera, Patti (Stan) Casella and Wally (Ana); dear grandmother of Justin, Ryan, Brandon and Nicky Butera, Emily and Bethany Casella, Rebecca, Walter and Christopher Schwetz; fond sister of Lorraine (Tony) Giampaolo, Robert (Dotti), Rodger and Budd (Kathy); sister-in-law of Stephanie (Frank) Kowalewski, John (Christine) Schwetz, Anna (Art) Klimt and the late Steve Schwetz; loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Service and interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rainbow Hospice, 444 N. Northwest Highway, Suite 145, Park Ridge, IL. 60068, would be appreciated. Arrangements by Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 773-774-3232

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 20, 2006.

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Debi Leardi

March 24, 2006

It is so hard to say good-bye. But knowing that you are in a far better place, makes the pain and sadness bearable. A place where there is no sorrow, no pain, no tears - only peace and joy. It was too soon for you to go, but God knows what is best. Thank you, Aunt Barb, for your love and support in my life.

Rosemary Hosford

March 23, 2006

Goodbye to the beautiful eagle. Your life was filled with such a wonderful family. You made a full life for your family and made sure they saw and experienced as much of the world they could. I will miss you, cousin Barb, but I won't forget you or your family in my prayers. You gave it your all, now it's time to go Home to your family and friends who have passed on already.

Cousin Victoria Mary Jasinski

March 23, 2006

The Eagle has flown from this Earthly shore...

On the heavenly wings of the angels

Behind her remains the legacy she bore...

Generations of her children...forevermore!



As Barbara approaches God's Heavenly shore...

On the silver-tipped wings of the angels...

Many souls await her at the

open door...

The triumphant spirit of the Eagle that soars...

..forevermore!



To my beautiful cousin, my childhood and adulthood friend...

Barbara, the Braveheart, I will grieve for your family, thankful for the knowledge that we will all meet again along that shore! There is a hole in our world...as another vision comes to your Mom, Dad and loved ones who awaited you! God has truly blessed us! Victoria

paula butera

March 23, 2006

Mom,

Cancer may have taken your body, but it did not take your spirit. It cannot change the past, it cannot take away our memories. It can't erase the laughter,and it can't erase the fun. It can't take away the holidays we shared, it can't take away the vacations we took. It can't stop us from remembering you, celebrating your life, appreciating you, and it can't stop us from loving you.It drained your strength, but it couldn't lessen your power. It made you determined to fight for life, no matter how much time it would have let you gain, it slowed you down, but it didn't stop you.

Thank you mom for enduring the chemo for us, for our children , for dad, even though we knew you didn't want to do it, you did it until your body couldn't take anymore.We know you did it for us, and it gave us almost 4 more years with you here. 4 more years of memories.We will miss you mom, love you , Paula

Yvonne {Peanuts} Malo

March 21, 2006

Sorry to hearing the passing of my Godmother. Even thou we haven't seen each other that much, but she has always been remain in my heart all the time. I always remember her little messages I received from her in my Christmas cards. The only picture I still have of us is on my Wedding day. & I treasure it alot. Barbara will always remain in my heart always. Love to rest of the family on the loss of a great woman. Peanuts!!

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