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Helen Romanowski Obituary

Romanowski, Helen A. "Cookie" (nee Vilcek) Age 87. Loving wife of the late Anthony J.; beloved mother of Joan (Frank) Sagmeister, John (Joan), Jim, Jean Alicz, Janice Kazmierczak, Joyce, and the late Joe (Darlene); dear grandmother of ten: Danny, Tina, Julia, Wendy, Mark, Jill, Chris, Jennifer, Kristen, and Natalie; and great-grandmother of two: Fiona and Taryn; fond sister of Rosemary (Steve) Nemeth, Ann May (the late Matt) Kopp, Edna (the late Bob) Brannigan, Ethel (Dave) Hansen, Dan (LeeAnn), Jim (Donna), the late Joe "Woozle", the late John "Yoto" (the late Bernice), the late Virginia "Sissy" (the late Lee) Fisher, the late Margie (the late John) Nehlsen, the late Eddie (the late Barbara), the late Mary Anna (the late Roger) Crisman, and the late George (the late Rita). Visitation Tuesday, May 28, 2019, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Parkside Chapels, 5948 Archer Ave., Chicago. For more information: visit https://bit.ly/2Ma6Kwv.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 27, 2019.

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Gary Smagala

August 31, 2019

John/Jim, Please accept my condolences on your mom's passing. Just saw it now so sorry I am late and that I missed her service. She was always very nice to me and a good woman.

Gary S.

A D

May 30, 2019

Please accept my sincere condolences to the family and friends. Losing a loved one in death is never easy. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. (John 17:3)

May 29, 2019

John and Joan,

Please accept our deepest condolences on the death of your mom. Know we will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Nancy & Bob Wyleta & Family

James chionis

May 28, 2019

Our sincere condolences to the Romanowski family from Jim and Karina Chionis. We wish you guys the best during these tough times. We're going through the same thing as Mom recently passed away. She thought very highly of John. To good friends......God Bless.

Mic Stawarz

May 28, 2019

My Deepest Sympathy to The Romanowski and The Vilcek Families on the Loss of Auntie Cookie. My Thoughts and Prayers are with All of You at This Sorrowful Time. God's Blessings! Mic Stawarz

May 27, 2019

May the God of tender mercies, comfort your family at this time of loss.

Jutta

May 27, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in Psalms 29:11, knowing that in difficult times like, God gives peace and strength. DM.

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May

28

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Parkside Chapels & Cremation Service, Kowske-Wolowiec Funeral Directors, In

5948 Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

May

29

Visitation

8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Parkside Chapels & Cremation Service, Kowske-Wolowiec Funeral Directors, In

5948 Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

May

29

Prayer Service

8:45 a.m.

Parkside Chapels & Cremation Service, Kowske-Wolowiec Funeral Directors, In

5948 Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

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Parkside Chapels & Cremation Service, Kowske-Wolowiec Funeral Directors, In

5948 Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

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