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Elaine Pinkowski Obituary

Pinkowski, Elaine M. (nee Pernecky), age 71. Beloved wife of Chuck; loving mother of John (Ann), Susan, Tim (Jill) and nephew-son, Jim (Jane) Venegas; devoted grandmother of Paige, Gia, Ashlyn and Justin; dear sister of Len (Jovi) Pernecky; fond sister-in-law of Sandy (Dave) Fidyk, Jeri Skierkiewicz and Lydia (the late Ken) Pinkowski; cherished aunt of Natalie, Matt, Erika, Michael (Allison), Cameron, Nicholas and Rick. Elaine will be missed by many friends and family whose lives she touched. We thank you all for your continuous love and support. In lieu of flowers, donations to Northwestern Hospital Palliative Care & Home Hospice Program, 676 N. St. Claire Street, Chicago, 60611. Visitation Sunday, 3-8 p.m. with Panikhida Service 7 p.m. at Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th Street. Lying in state Monday, 9 a.m. until time of service 10 a.m. at St. Peter & St. Paul Orthodox Church, 6980 S. County Line Road, Burr Ridge. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum. 708-425-0500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 18, 2011.

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Jim Kuderna

September 27, 2011

Dear Chuck, Len, and Pinkowski family:
Please accept my deepest condolences. Just found out today that Elaine had gone to heaven.
She was a very special lady.
My prayers are with you.
God Bless you all,
jim kuderna

Cindy Jasionowski

September 23, 2011

Chuck...my mother (Maryann) and I both want to extend our condolences. You and your family our in our prayers.

Neil Wolin

September 22, 2011

Pinkowski family, i know what a huge loss
this is, i would only see her once a year
but her energy and kindness always was so
genuine. She was always upbeat and really
treated me with her kindness and respect.
i will miss her.

Robert Sullivan

September 22, 2011

Chuck...I am really sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.

Jim Pinson

September 22, 2011

Chuck, I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

September 21, 2011

Chuck, our deepest sympathy and a great loss of a wonderful person.

Harley and Eileen Halleck

Dennis Brejcha

September 18, 2011

Chuck,
Thinking of you, and expressing our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Wishing you the comfort of memories during this difficult time.
Den & Jackie Brejcha

September 18, 2011

Tim and Jill,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Keeping you both in my prayers. Your co-worker, Maribeth Kinnavy

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