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Bernice Przybylek Obituary

Przybylek, Bernice (nee Janko), age 88, resident of Elmhurst, beloved wife of the late Zenon L., loving mother of Christine (Jim Bozzelli) McElroy, Zenon F. (Jean) and Richard J. (Cheryl) Przybylek, proud grandmother of Robert McElroy, Lynn (Tim) Schellenberg, Rachel, Richard, Jenny and Michael Przybylek, cherished great-grandmother of Christopher John McElroy, dear sister of Jean "Ginia" Samocki, Helen (Tino) Namovicz, Edward (June) Janko, Walter "Butch" (Emma Jean) Janko, Frances Ann (William) Sprowls and the late Marie "Mamie" Woltler, Eleanor Serafin and Frank "Frankie" Janko, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m., and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment Private. For funeral information please call 1-630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2009.

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Patricia (Namovicz) Williams

January 14, 2009

I have always had found memories of Aunt Bernice and thought of her often. Although it has been a long time since we have seen all of you, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Please know that she will always be with you.

Jack and Patricia Williams

Christopher (C.J.) McElroy

January 6, 2009

You always had time for me and we laughed when we were together. My friend Bill Owen said, because we loved each other, I should smile when I think of you and you will smile back at me. You are my best great-grandmother.

Terry & Joe'Ann Hulka

January 5, 2009

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry & Joe'Ann
(friends of Ed & June Janko)

Robin Gutierrez

January 5, 2009

Rick & Family, So very sorry for the loss of your mother she was a great women and I'm sure she will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

The Gibbons Family

January 5, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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