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Gladys Kosarek Obituary

Kosarek, Gladys M. (nee Straple), beloved wife of the late Donald, loving mother of Cindy (Edward) Nemec, Christy (Joe) Bowes and Joseph (Tammy), dear grandmother of Daniel, Jenny, Kiara, Courtney and Meaghan, fond sister of Frank (Joan) Straple, aunt of nieces and nephews and friend of many. Funeral Saturday, 10:15 a.m., from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn, to Queen of Martyrs Church for 11 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Casimir. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. 773-735-4242 or 708-636-1193. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 11, 2003.

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Brian Szumigalski

April 15, 2003

I am gonna miss my second "mother" so very much. I am very proud to have known Gladys she was a very loving, caring and kind person. She always treated me like her second son and made me feel like a part of her family. I will miss all her phone calls to me especially at work most of all I will miss her smiling face. Thanks for everything MA I Love You!!!!! Also, my thougths and prayers with Cyndi,Christy, and Joe and the entire Kosarek and Straple families..

Sherry Petersen (Pelkie)

April 14, 2003

I know how much Gladys will be missed by her family. May you take some comfort in all of the laughs and good times you have shared together. She is at peace now and is not alone in her new journey. Cyndi, Christy, and Joe were devoted children and should be proud of the way they took care of their mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

Rick & Carol Strapple

April 11, 2003

We are proud to have known Gladys ---one of the most dear, kind and thoughtful persons we have ever met. You will be missed by many

Our love and prayers to all the family. From Rick & Carol Strapple

Maritza & Jorge Ramos

April 11, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all in your family.



Maritza & Jorge Ramos

Jean Weis (Straple)

April 11, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.



Brian & Jean Weis (Straple)

April 11, 2003

I'm gonna miss you soo much mom..I love you....

David & Cecilia Levin

April 11, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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