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Barbara Szykowny Obituary

Szykowny, Barbara Jean (nee Colby), beloved wife of David, loving mother of Michael (Valerie) Sparr, Maryanne (Daniel) Sparr-Cuellar, Melissa Sparr and Michelle (Ronald) Day, dear grandmother of eight, loving daughter of the late Michael and late Doris Hurley, cherished sister of Beverly (late Tom) Felten and the late Michael Colby, also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 1 to 9 p.m. at the Kosary Funeral Home, 9837 S. Kedzie Ave., Evergreen Park. Funeral Thursday, February 26, 10:45 a.m. from chapel to St. Christina Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. 708-499-3223.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 24, 2009.

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Leslie Manson

February 5, 2017

I was so sorry to hear about her passing and that we never kept in touch. I'll always think about her when I hear Build Me Up Buttercup. We had alot of good times together. Rest In Peace Barb.

Leslie Manson

February 5, 2017

I'm sorry I didn't keep in touch with you and had to find out about your death by googling your name. I'll always think about you when I hear Build Me Up Buttercup and how we used to always sing it together. I know your in good hands up there with Buddy and Bev. May you rest in peace until we meet again.

She made everything fun

Michelle

February 2, 2010

Mom it will be a year and i still cant grasp that your not here. I miss you so much not a day goes by that i don't think of you love and miss you lots

Kenny

January 31, 2010

Can't believe it's coming onto a year without you.....Miss you and Love you with all my heart.

Rita (Hedger) Ballard

April 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this hard time.I was very sad to here of her passing. I knew Barbara,her brother Michael,sister Beverly and her Mom and Dad when we all were very young. We drifted apart as the years went by, but I always thought of her.I will always have the memories we did share from our youth. God bless her and her family.

Darlene Hedger / De Nike

April 21, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss.
My love and prayers go out to all of her family. She was a friend of many years.
She will always be in my heart and prayers. I would hane been there, had I known.

Michele Posavatz-Payton

March 1, 2009

It is so hard to believe you are gone..But you will never be forgotten!! I know It has been a long hard fight for you & ur family,U were loved by so many and will be missed. As i think of you and all the good times & many laughs we shared it breaks my heart to think that you have left us, i know you are an Angel now and are with ur loved ones who have passed b 4 u. I luv ya n miss ya so much.& to Barb's family...All of u are in my prayers at this diffacult time.OXXO "BEAN" ;-}

Kenny Sparr

February 28, 2009

Days have passed and its still surreal that you are gone.I have to many memory's to speak of,but one always come's to mine.....The dip story always comes to mine.And for those who know the dip story knows what I am talking about.That was one of your favourite storys that come to mine it brings a smile to my face everytime I think about it...... I love you and miss you very much....May you rest in peace untill we meet again Loving you always...........

February 27, 2009

I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your mom, I have not seen her in years, But she was always a fun and kind woman, you are all in my thought's and prayer's. Stay Strong in this rough time.
Love, Karen Claywell (White) & Family

Bobby

February 26, 2009

Aunt Barb, Its only been days since you left. Already days are clouded with gloom. I wonder if you knew how many lives you brightened. I should have told you

Ashley Szykowny & Barbara Szykowny

February 25, 2009

Ashley Szykowny

February 25, 2009

Aunt Barb,

I am happy that you are at home peacefully with the Lord. I know you will be looking down upon us with a smiling face. We will never forget you. I love you dearly and miss you very much!!

'Til we meet again.

Love,

Valerie Sparr

February 24, 2009

Hey Barb - I am so sorry you had to leave us all so soon... U will be missed very much... The kids keep wondering if you are with Uncle Phil... Have some fun up there with him and give him a big hug and kiss from me... Don't run for the light just yet, I need to show these people here that u r still around... lol... Make sure to give us a sign, we will be looking for it... I love you...

michael sparr

February 24, 2009

Hi Mom, I miss u so much im sorry I walked out the room to answer the door when you left me. I feel so lost inside i dont think I will ever be the same, little michael keeps looking for u its tearing me up inside. well i have to tend to the kids.LOVE YOU MOM AND MISS YOU ALOT. LOVE MICHAEL (YOUR LITTLE MAN).

ANDREA SWANSON

February 24, 2009

MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU ALL.. SHE WAS A LOVING MOM, AWESOME GRANDMA AND THE GREATEST WOMAN TO BE AROUND...MAY SHE REST IN PEACE AND HER LOVE SHINE DOWN ON HER FRINEDS AND FAMILY...

CARRIE BELL

February 24, 2009

IT WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. BUT I KNOW YOU ARE OUR ANGEL NOW. AND YOU WILL ALWAYS WATCH OVER US. YOU WILL BE MISSED

Jean Wertico

February 24, 2009

Dear Barbara,
You will be sorely missed by family and friends. I am grateful for the short time I had spent with you and grateful for the good care and love you gave to all. God Bless.

toni wiessner

February 24, 2009

my heart is with all of you...just know that she is at peace now-smililng down on all of you...she'll be the COOL angel!!!!!!!!

Vanessa, Vianna and Michael J. Sparr

February 24, 2009

Hi Grandma... We miss you so much!!! We love you so much!!! We are very sad that you had to go away so soon... Your little man says Manya is with Uncle Phil, lol...

We Love You and Miss You So Very Much!!!

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