Barbara Surina-Minetz Obituary

Hi Barbara,
Tomorrow will be the one year date of your passing. I know you are up there keeping tabs on all of us and helping others up there with you. Just a brief note to let you know you are missed and in my thoughts. Your family and I went to Wrigley Field this summer and placed you throughout the ballpark as was your wish. Now you will forever be tied to Wrigley Field! It was a hard day for all but good to share memories of you with your family.

See you when I get there. Miss you!

Love Linda.

it is almost a year you are not with us. I keep your picture on the friedge and say " I miss you" Your were my go to friend on so many issues. Watch over us. We love and miss you

Hi Bud, I have missed you much but never so much as 2/21/11, my birthday. You have taken me out for dinner every birthday for over 20 years. I miss those dinners. Mom, passed away 1/6/11 after taking a bad fall. I hope you two are getting to know each other better up there and having a great time. Please take care of Mom!

Cubs season approaching as I am sure you are aware. Wont be the same without you and Ronnie Santo to share in the wins and dreaded losses. I put all the Cubs Christmas ornaments that you gave me over the years in a courio cabinet on display over the holidays. Thanks for the memories. Talk to you soon.
Love
Linda Marron, Glendale Heights IL

I just learned of Barb's passing. I would like to express my feelings of gratutute for having known Barb for 5 years when we worked together at Pru. She was my first boss and I have many fond memories of sharing laughs at work, bowling and parties after hours. She was a diamond and I know she is in a better place, even though it is our loss that she is no longer here with us.

Barbara was a very special lady. She helped me through a rough patch earlier this year with incredible kindness and understanding. I'll always remember her beautiful smile and infectious laugh.

I'm so sad to hear this news. I worked with Barbara many years ago at Prudential and have such fond memories. I remember how she loved the Cubs and those season opener games. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.

I just heard about this today ... I am so very sorry for everyone in the family. I grew up in Chicago with the Minetz family. Barbara was a good friend, and we had so many good times together !! I will always remember her. I hope somehow eventually your memories will be of comfort to you. Maryanne Humphrey (Kearney)

I just heard about the tragic news or I would have come to Barb's funeral. I met Barb as a fellow arbitrator for Arbitration Forums over 20 years ago. She was a bright, friendly person whom I admired greatly and tried to emulate. I am proud to call her my friend. I am very saddened by her passing and will keep Barb & her family in my prayers.

To Barb's family; I worked with Barb in Illinois & shared many laughs & great moments. I am so very sorry for your loss - she has left good memories for all of us.

I knew from the time we attended Notre Dame High School and I voted for Barb as secretary of student council based on her creative slogan "Let Minetz take your Minutes" that she was special. I can't believe our lives were connected again at Prudential. I will miss Barb so much. She was the life of the party and a mentor to so many. She was one of the most kind and thoughtful people around. I thank God for the gift of her friendship for so many years. I will think of her often, especially when attending Cubs Games.

I remember the time Barb came to our Pru office in Minnesota in a walking leg cast and insisted on going shopping with me after work. We got a few looks but had some great laughs. Barb, keep me safe, ok?

Our prayers go out to your entire family, we as I am sure everyone else are in the state of shock. We love and are thinking of all of you and our memories of Barbara.
Love Mary and John Moser

Barbara, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family and loved ones. You were a wonderful person who touched many lives. We will miss you.

I got to spend the last two weeks with Barbara in Hopkinton, MA assisting her with training. She was such a pleasure to work with and I feel truly honored. She had such a great presence and smile that I will never forget. I will truly miss our discussions and laughter. I learned a lot from you and you will be truly missed by many. To her family please accept my condolences and you will be in my prayers.

Barbara was my first manager who encouraged and supported me during my first few years at Liberty. She really cared about everyone she touched and everyone loved her positive attitude. She will be greatly missed. She was a one of a kind woman who I am blessed to have known. I aspire to one day be the great person she was and hope that I am able to influence others in the way she has influenced me.

My husband and I know Paul Minetz from years ago and wish him our heart felt sympathy on the loss of his sister. Take care, Paul!
Louis and Nancy Desruisseaux/Hoffman Estates, IL

Barbara was a great coworker and friend. Its been a great pleasure to know and work with her. She will be missed.

I knew from the time we attended Notre Dame High School and I voted for Barb as secretary of student council based on her creative slogan "Let Minetz take your Minutes" that she was special. I can't believe our lives were connected again at Prudential. I will miss Barb so much. She was the life of the party and a mentor to so many. She was one of the most kind and thoughtful people around. I thank God for the gift of her friendship for so many years. I will think of her often, especially when attending Cubs Games.

I worked with Barb at Prudential years ago. She was caring, genuine and always willing to help.
My deepest condolences to her family.

Barbara was my best friend in high school; we met in 1967! She and I were often confused by faculty or other students - we loved that. Barbara stood up to my wedding and I stood up for her first wedding to Paul. We have stayed friends over these 43 years, enjoying an occasional poker game or dinner and a movie together. My heart is filled with grief at Barbara's passing.

Sadly, I am in Europe and will not be able to attend the services. I am sending a virtual hug to all of you. My deepest sympathies go out to Karen, Bob and Paul as well as the rest of the family and her dear friends. What a delightful woman Barbara was who now knows what Heaven is all about. She'll keep her new angel friends busy to help watch over her family.

Karen,Bob,Paul and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you All. I have many fond memories,of our families,dating back 50+ years, at the Austin,Wrightwood and Mason Ave. area. Know that Barbara will be included in my prayers. May She rest in peace.

Jane Janas-Russell Des Plaines, IL

This is so very sad. Our friend, 'Ben' as we called her, should have had a lot more time to be with her family and friends. Actually, she just should have had a lot more time to enjoy life and not die so soon. It's hard to believe that we can't see her anymore.

BARBARA,(BUD), YOU WERE AND ARE ONE OF MY DEAREST FRIENDS FOR OVER 30 YEARS. YOU WERE MY ROCK IN TIMES OF NEED, MY MENTOR AT WORK FOR 28 YEARS AND THE SOURCE OF SO MANY LASTING MEMORIES. I HAVE ALREADY PACKED MY PURSE, MY ONLY PURSE, THAT YOU GAVE ME FOR THE CELEBRATION OF YOUR LIFE TOMORROW. I WILL MISS THE ANNUAL CUBS ORNAMENT YOU GAVE ME AS WELL AS MY SOCKS YOU BOUGHT ME EVERY CHRISTMAS! WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF ME NOW! WE WERE GOING TO RETIRE TO ARIZONA TOGETHER! I AM SO GRATEFUL WE HAD DINNER TOGETHER A FEW WEEKS AGO AND SPENT OUR LAST TIME TOGETHER. I SEE GOD NEEDED YOU NOW SO I WILL FORGIVE YOU! EVEN WHEN YOU WERE MAD AT ME I COULD GET YOU TO LAUGH THRU THAT TOUGH EXTERIOR. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY WHO YOU SPOKE OF OFTEN AND I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING OVER THE YEARS. ALTHOUGH I AM DEVASTATED AT YOUR PASSING, I WILL FOREVER TREASURE OUR TIME TOGETHER. YOU REST NOW BUD, I LOVE YOU.

BARBARA,(BUD), YOU WERE AND ARE ONE OF MY DEAREST FRIENDS FOR OVER 30 YEARS. YOU WERE MY ROCK IN TIMES OF NEED, MY MENTOR AT WORK FOR 28 YEARS, AND SOURCE OF MANY MEMORIES. I AM SO GLAD WE HAD DINNER A FEW WEEKS AGO AND SPENT OUR LAST TIME TOGETHER. I HAVE ALREADY GOT MY PURSE, MY ONLY PURSE, THAT YOU BOUGHT ME READY TO CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE TOMORROW. I WILL MISS MY YEARLY CUBS ORNAMENT YOU GAVE ME EVERY YEAR AS WELL AS MY SOCKS YOU BOUGHT FOR ME EVERY CHRISTMAS. WHO THE HECK WILL TAKE CARE OF ME NOW! WE WERE GOING TO RETIRE TO ARIZONA. I SEE GOD NEEDED YOU NOW SO I WILL FORGIVE YOU! EVEN WHEN YOU WERE MAD AT ME I COULD GET YOU TO LAUGH THRU THAT TOUGH EXTERIOR! MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY, WHO YOU SPOKE OF OFTEN AND I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING OVER THE YEARS. REST NOW BARBARA, AND REMEMBER THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET ALL YOU DID FOR ME AND THE LOVE WE SHARED.

I LOVE YOU,

It's been so many years since I was childhood friends with Barb, but we shared some great times back then. We spent a lot of our time together and talking about girly things and such, so when we were together she would walk me home and I would walk her home and on and on.One of my favorite and most fun times of being with Barb was when her Mom received a big heart filled with chocolates from her Dad for Valentines Day and we sat on the floor in the living room and pushed our fingernails in the back of each cream candy until we found which ones we liked. I remember Mrs. Minetz did not like that at all. We were all giggly for a couple hours from the chocolate until her mom got a hold of us and we realized it was not a good thing to poke at all those chocolates! I'm happy to have known Barb and grown up with her. My deepest sympathies are extended to Paul,Robert, Karen and all of Barb's friends and extended family that she has been close to.

Barbara,
I can not believe you are gone!! I already miss you deeply!!! One of the many things I will remember are your "Aunt Peg Stories". My favorite one was the time her assisted living facility was going to have a fashion show and she asked you to be in it with her. You were going shopping to pick out your outfit. Carol Jaques and I were cracking up and wanted to know where the show was so we could go and if not we wanted pictures. Your aunt ended up getting sick so she could not make the show.(that was sad) You were very good to your aunt and I could tell by the stories you told you really loved her!!! There were so many stories and laughter. You were so fun to be around in everything you did. I am so going to miss you on football sundays. We would text back and forth about our football teams, misery loves company. I keep expecting to see an e-mail from you and then realize you are really gone. You have so many friends that have adored and enjoyed being around you. Even though you may have met a lot of your friends at work, your friendship continued outside of work. You are a wonderful, enjoyable, witty lady and will be greatly missed by all you know you!!! My deepest sympathy to your family!!!

Over the past 2 years Barbara has had a significant impact on a wide population, through the intermediate skills training that she delivered. Her effect on people has gone well beyond training. With her positive attitude, her warm smile and her respectful nature, she improved the lives of those that she touched. She will be missed by many.

I was so shocked to hear of Barbara's passing. Her, knowledge, smiles, laughter and friendship will be greatly missed by her Liberty Mutual family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Barbara has touched so many lives and she will be greatly missed.

Barbara cared. About her family, other people's families, her co-workers, those she trained and mentored, about anyone she thought she could help. And oh how she cared about her Cubs! We are all better for having known her - she will be deeply missed by many. My deepest codolences to her family.

Barbara was a dear friend to our entire family, but particularly close with my oldest sister. I am privileged to have known her. To her family...Please find comfort in knowing that there are MANY people grieving with you today and always. What a beautiful, joyful and classy woman she was. Rest in peace Barbara...until we ALL see you again...

Barbara you are such a great person and always thought of me and others first. I am shocked to hear that you are gone but never forgotten. Thanks for the snacks and fun conversations. Go CUBS!

Barbara- loved and respected by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed.

Although I briefly knew Barbara, she made a lasting impression. She was a vibrant, knowledgeable colleague...and a humble, light-hearted lady. And while the angels are privileged to have her, she will be sorely missed.

To Barbara's family and loved ones, please accept my deepest condolences. May joyous memories of Barbara comfort you during your time of sorrow.

I have had the privilege of knowing Barbara for the past 20 years. She was a great co-worker, friend and fellow Cub fan. I wish I could thank her for all of her help and assistance she has given me over the years. She will truly be missed by all.

I had the pleasure of working with Barbara for a little over a year at Liberty Mutual. She had a niche of knowing how to make people feel so welcome and comfortable at Liberty. She was so kind and always willing to help others. She will be truly missed but never forgotten.
To Barbara's family, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Barbara - I just can't believe the news. I am grateful for your friendship through the years. I will always remember my days with Prudential fondly. You taught me more about being an insurance defense lawyer than I ever learned in law school. I will miss sharing Cubs stories and hearing about your wonderful nieces and nephews that you cherished so dearly. I pray that your soul is at piece and that your family is comforted by happy memories!! love, Colleen

This is very sad news for such a great lady. For all of the years I have known Barbara, she was always enthusiastic, full of life, and truly wanted to help others. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. May she rest in peace.

I had a great week training with you in Hopkinton. You were a great mentor and friend, and I'm blessed to have been able to spend that time with you. We will all miss you. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Beyond being an excellent mentor, trainer and coworker, Barbara was an even greater person. She will be missed by all those who have come to know her.

Barbara was a wonderful, caring and friendly person. I had the pleasure of working with her over the past 4-5 years at Liberty Mutual. She really brought a positive attitude to the Bodily Injury dept at LM. I will miss her. Everyone will miss her.

To her family - please accept my condolences.

Barbara - you will always be in our thoughts.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. She was a joy to work with, I will miss her.

Barbara had a tremendous positive influence on people that she worked with at Liberty and at Prudential. She will always be remembered by me and many others for going out of her way to make everyone feel like they are welcome and to help wherever she could. May your family be granted peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Barb will be missed by many. She was a wonderful person to work with and always will to lend a helping hand.

Barbara and I had been friends for the past 37 yrs. and I will be lost without her. Please know my prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.

Barbara was a very special lady. She helped me through a rough patch earlier this year with incredible kindness and understanding. I'll always remember her beautiful smile and infectious laugh.

What a wonderful lady. I worked with her at Prudential years ago and she always had a smile for me and a helping attitude.

Barbara was a friendly and caring person. She will be missed by many.

Barb- simply put you will be missed. Watch over us from above.

I had the pleasure of working with Barbara for just over three years at Liberty Mutual. Barbara exuded so many amazing qualities! She was caring, delightful, energetic, genuine, and hospitable. The list could go on and on. She was SO loved by SO many. She will be sorely missed!

To her family and friends – Please accept my deepest condolences. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. I had the pleasure of working with Barb at Pru and she was an amazing woman and will be missed.

I cannot begin to express my feelings of grief. Barbara touched so many people every single day with a smile, a question or a simple comment. Life must go on, but there will be many reminders of Barbara every day that I will personally miss.

Barbara, I am going to miss our daily banter and your campanionship at the office where we have worked side by side for over 25yrs. I thought I would be making the journey first! Save me a spot!