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Bernice Skonieczny Obituary

Skonieczny, Bernice H. (nee Poskonka) Beloved wife of the late Richard (CPD 9th District); loving mother of Susan (William) Ross and Cynthia (Keith) Strozewski; dearest grandmother of Richard (Jen) Strozewski and Steven Strozewski; great-grandmother of Alexandra and Kathryn Strozewski; fond sister of Frances (the late John) Skwarek, Janet (Robert) Klausegger, Helen (the late Frank) Straczek, the late Matthew (the late Barbara) Poskonka, the late Stephanie (the late Benedict) Malan, the late Wanda (the late Mitchell) Gora, the late Joseph Poskonka and the late Mary Ann Poskonka; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. from FORAN FUNERAL HOME, 7300 West Archer Avenue (55th street just west of Harlem) to St. Symphorosa Church for a 9:30 mass of Christian burial. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday, January 16, 2015, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Foran Funeral Home. Please visit Bernice's personal tribute website at foranfuneralhome.com and sign her guestbook. For information 708-458-0208.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 15, 2015.

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Kathleen King

January 15, 2015

Rest in peace Bernice.

Kathleen King

January 15, 2015

So very sorry for your loss! Prayers for you and your family to give you strength through these difficult times.

January 15, 2015

My condolences to the Skonieczny family, Bernice was a long time friend of my family for many years my prayers go out to her. She will be missed. Dolores (Etzkorn)Shaffer Family

James Haavlicek

January 15, 2015

Bill & Sue, my prayers go out to you and your families.unable to attend as we live in Vegas Area Skippy & Donna

Carol Skwarek

January 15, 2015

I always remember her saying "Go with God" whenever we started out somewhere. Now it's our turn to say "Go with God, Auntie Bernie". Go with God.

John Poskonka Family

January 15, 2015

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Auntie Bernie will forever be in our hearts - we have great memories of her. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

The Staff of Foran Funeral Home

January 15, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Foran Funeral Home - Summit

7300 West Archer Avenue, Summit, IL 60501

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17

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Foran Funeral Home - Summit

7300 West Archer Avenue, Summit, IL 60501

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Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

St. Symphorosa Church

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7300 West Archer Avenue, Summit, IL 60501

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