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Harriet Hnatko Obituary

Hnatko, Harriet D. (nee Malecki), beloved wife of Joseph, loving mother of Ronald, Sandra (James) Guedel and Wayne (Sophie), dear grandmother of Ryan Guedel. Services and Interment private. Arrangements by Geils Funeral Home, Wood Dale, IL. For info, call 630-766-3232 or www.geilsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 26, 2008.

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D'Ann Jordan

November 27, 2008

We will always remember our summner's in Chicago. We will miss you!!

Love, D'Ann Butler Jordan & Justin Butler

Jeremy Krengiel

November 2, 2008

To Mom, Pops, Ryan and the rest of the family: She was the closest thing that I could ever call Grandma, and I am deeply appreciative that I got to spend as much time with her as I did. She was my grandma. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten. My thoughts are with the entire family as we get over this tragedy. Love always, Jeremy.

Julie Samoska

October 30, 2008

Dear Sandie, James, and Ryan: I am so sorry for your loss. I was fortunate enough to meet Harriet and she welcomed me into the family with open arms. She was always very friendly and talkative with me and always made me feel comfortable. I will always remember her and keep her close to my heart.

Janet Samoska

October 30, 2008

Dear Sandie, James & Ryan: Randy and I are so very sorry for your loss. Although I only got to meet her once, I immediately liked her; she was quite a spitfire! Ryan, she was so very proud of you. All I can remember is her smiling all day on your graduation day! I hope all your wonderful memories of her will help comfort you in the times ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Janet & Randy

Diane Sprouse

October 30, 2008

Dear Aunt Harriet, I will always miss your open arms and great food when I came home. You always made me feel like I was home and had never been away when I came back to Chicago. I will miss our hours of long talks catching up on everthing. We always had a connection and I will miss that deeply. I know you are in heaven now and I know you will be watching over all of us. I love you Diane

Sandie Guedel

October 29, 2008

MOM,
I miss you with all my Heart
I Love You
Sandie

Ryan Guedel

October 28, 2008

Grandma, since I couldn't get up and talk at the funeral and say anything I figured I could here. Thank you for everything you ever did for me and the sacrifices you made for me through the years. You taught me how important work ethic is and showed me the way to be the responsible adult I am today. I'm going to miss your pumpkin pie and the holidays are going to be terrible without you. I just wish there was one more time I could give you a big hug and kiss and tell you how grateful I am and that I love you. I've never hurt so bad in all my life and I hope wherever you are you're happy Grandma. Everyone misses you so much. Please give us the strength to remember all the good times and to get past the hurt were going through now. I hope I made you proud because I'm proud to be your grandson. Until we meet again, Love Always, Ryan.

Doug and Carol Kurowski

October 27, 2008

Dear Joe, Ronnie, Sandy and Wayne (and your families), We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Love,

wayne hnatko

October 27, 2008

I LOVE YOU MOM

JEFF AND MARY EVERMAN

October 26, 2008

THANK YOU FOR BEING A GREAT FRIEND TO MY WIFE MARY.WE WILL MISS YOU. WE SEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMLY AND FRIENDS.

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