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Bernice Garcarz Obituary

Garcarz, Bernice (nee Rokosz), beloved wife of the late John J.; loving mother of Patricia Garcarz and Mary Kay Thara; beloved daughter of the late Karol and Anna (nee Sobus), Rokosz; fond grandmother of John; dear sister of the John (Evelyn), Bruno (Dolores) and Joseph (Evelyn) Rokosz, Jean (Frank) Halek and Walter (Dorothy) Rokosz; sister-in-law of the late Joseph (Lucille) Garcarz; loving aunt, great-aunt and most of all a great friend, to many Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, to St. Rosalie Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 31, 2008.

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Kenneth Wadzinski

October 26, 2020

Pat, my condolences, may you and your family overcome the grief and rejoice that your Mother is in Heaven with our lord Jesus. Since my joining the military and serving 30 years I’ve lost touch, but your mom will always be remembered.

Doris West

November 1, 2008

October 31, 2008
Pat,
You have my deepest sympathy. Bernice will be sadly missed
by many people.

Brian Wrightson

October 31, 2008

Dear Mrs. Thara, John, and Family,

So sorry to hear of the loss, I had been praying for her ever since I found out. Our thoughts and prayers at Driscoll are with you guys during this time. I’m sure she will be looking down and watching out for you all as a guardian angel that has made her transition into heaven.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

October 31, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Richard Wadzinski Jr

October 30, 2008

Dear Pat,
Condolences and prayers, so sorry to hear your Mom passed, may the Lord grant you peace and strenght in this time of bereavement. Remember the good times and know your Mom is in a better place now with our Lord Jesus Christ.

Love.
Richard J Wadzinski Jr, Retired USAF
Carolina Beach, NC

Norene Mattas

October 30, 2008

Pat,
My sympathy to you and your sister.
Mrs Norene Mattas
Surprise, AZ

Laura Bertolini

October 30, 2008

Mary Kay and Pat ~ What a beautiful mother! I loved her humor and wit and her gift of gab. It is nice to know that she lives on through the two of you. She will be missed and always remembered. Love ~ Laura Bertolini

Germaine Hesiak

October 30, 2008

Dear Mary Kay and Family,

Your Mom/Grandmom must have been a very special lady because she gave the world a wonderful family. Please know that our prayers are with you at this time. Love, Germaine Hesiak and Brother Tom Power at Driscoll's Library.

Sue Bodin

October 30, 2008

What a blessing to have known, loved, and been loved by Aunt Bea. She's forever in my heart.

Kenneth Wadzinski

October 30, 2008

I extend my sympathy and condolences to the Garcarz family - I regret not attending the service, I am serving with the Army in Iraq. I will keep all of you in my prayers. God Bless

SIG & SOPHIE SZABRAK

October 30, 2008

DEAR PAT, OUR SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM.
LOVE, SIG AND SOPHIE

Karen Perry

October 30, 2008

What a great lady! I will always remember her sense of humor. There was never a time that you weren't sharing a laugh with her. She will be trully missed.

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