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Florence Dombrowski Obituary

Dombrowski, Florence (nee Plebanski), age 88, late of the East Side. Beloved wife of the late Chester, loving mother of Joan (Curtis, Ret. Sgt. CPD) Gray, Chester "Leo" (Victoria), George (Jacquelyn), Frank and James (Rose) Dombrowski, devoted grandmother of Leon, Lark Gray, Christopher, Jessica Gray, CPD, John (Colleen), Rebecca (Kevin, Sgt. CPD) Navarro, Sandra Dombrowski, Debra (Ken) Donnellan, Susan Dombrowski, Jamie (Elizabeth) and Maxmillion Dombrowski, cherished great-grandmother of Paige, Jake, Katelyn, Daniel, Quinton, Lucas, Madison Dombrowski, Maryam Judeh, James and Nicholas Navarro, adopted grandmother of Timothy "23" Fisher, David Stibich, Michael Martus and Kerry Anderson. Also survived by her brother, Bruno (Victoria) Plebanski, mutual birthday friend, Robert "Red Shakey" Waszak, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by sister, Jessie Staszak; brother, Casey, Robert, Joseph, Alex and Bernard Plebanski. Florence was matriarch of Club 81 Too, 13157 Ave. M, Hegewisch, 1981 until present and the founder along with her late husband, Chester of Club 81, 81st & Exchange, South Chicago in 1945 till it closed in 1981. Visitation Sunday, 1 to 9 p.m. Funeral services Monday, January 10, 2005, at 9:30 a.m., from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago, IL, to Church of the Annunciata. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773-731-2749.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 8 to Jan. 9, 2005.

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Sheila Stasack

January 9, 2005

I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Florence's passing. As my sister, Nancy, stated above, Aunt Florence always made us feel welcome and hand a warm and generous heart. She was a much loved member of the family. I have wonderful memories of her. Much love to all of you at this time.

carol carl bachman

January 9, 2005

The entire Dombrowski family are inour thoughts Your mother/grandmother was a great lady/

Emily Sarnowski

January 9, 2005

My greatest sympthany to your loss of your mom. Your mom was a great lady and friend. My prayers will be with you and your entire family.



Love Emily

Ray & Kathy Sarnowski

January 9, 2005

We are saddened to hear the news of the loss of your mother Florence. We send our deepest sympathy to you and the entire Dombrowski family. Florence will be remembered in our prayers. Love Ray & Kathy

Nancy (Stasack) Matchett

January 8, 2005

Sister of my grandmother,

full of energy with a hearty laugh,

always made us feel welcome,

a big heart.

Thanks for the beautiful memories, Aunt Florence.

Jasen and Lea Nowak

January 8, 2005

We are sorry to hear about Aunt Flo. She was a kind lady and will be missed. The family will be in our prayers.

Karen Kammer

January 8, 2005

To the Gray family...Please accept my sympathies on the loss your mother and grandmother. I will be thinking about all of your family during the difficult days ahead.

Karen (presently in N.Carolina)

JOSEPH KEANE

January 8, 2005

I AM VERY SORRY TO READ OF THE PASSING OF FLORENCE. SHE WAS THE MOTHER OF ONE OF THE NICEST FAMILIES I HAVE EVER KNOWN. I KNOW YOU WILL MISS HER GREATLY.I WILL PRAY FOR HER AND HER FAMILY.

Rita & Rich Prodoehl

January 8, 2005

I was saddened to see the notice of your beloved mother, our sympathy to all the family for your loss. I know she will be missed by many friends and guests from Club 81 too. as well as your family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Love Rita & Rich Prodoehl

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