Irene Dobda Obituary

Michaelene,



I just recently heard of your Mom's Passing. I know this is late but I just wanted to say how sorry I was. I remember you and your Mom being very close. I know you must miss her terribly. I remember her as being so kind when I had met her years ago at your wedding. I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Hi Mom, I think this is my last entry. In my prayers, I know you hear me. Physically, I feel the need to do something like this. I will be near you for picnic's.

I'm furious that I can't be near you in person.I can hear you. I can see you. I miss you more than I can explain. Please keep me safe, and of course the entire family. I have nothing to fill the void you've left behind. I love you. Thank you for being the best mother I could ask for and then some. Please look out for all of us. Love, Michaelene

The Dobda & O'Connor Families:



I am praying for your family daily and wishing you balance as you try to enter the world that is changed forever in your hearts.



I hope all of you continue to find peace and joy with the wonders of the little one's - Annemarie, Alicia, Allison and Gracey who can brighten the darkest of days. I hope they bring you the magical healing along with Irene's fond memories and priceless photos that will be the greatest blanket of warmth.



All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.



Love,

Jill Fritzi

George, my sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your wife

NICK & THE DOBDA FAMILY,



NICK, I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR FAMILIY'S LOSS. I DID NOT KNOW YOUR MOM PERSONALLY BUT I SAW HER PICTURE ON HERE AND I REMEMBER SEEING HER MANY TIMES IN HEGEWISCH AND AT ST. FLORIAN.

NICK, YOU'VE BEEN A GREAT HELP AND FRIEND TO ME THIS LAST YEAR AND I'M SURE YOUR MOM AND YOUR DAD'S INFLUENCE HAD A LOT TO DO WITH IT. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY...I'M SORRY NICK.

Michaelene and Family,

I have sooo many wonderful memories of your mom! When I think about her I can hear her voice and laugh. She was a warm, wonderful and loving person (and so much more.) My deepest sympathies and prayers for the whole family. I know Irene will be watching over you!

Sarah (& Dobda Family),



I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you. You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers.



Lena

Michaelene, Gene & entire Dobda family-

We are so sorry to hear Irene passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, please let us know if there is anything we can do for you, we are here for you, Michaelene. I'm glad I got the chance to meet her and it was always nice to see her at your home for gatherings.

Mom, like I have nothing better to do than to get a hold of you for "one more thing." All of us know what a great time we had at "It's a Wonderful Life" just a few weeks ago. I'll never forget that night, or how we glanced at each other with tears on some scene that I just can't picture right now. We toasted with Corona's to "Our Wonderful Life", and I know we all meant it. You have made such a deep engravement on all of us. I can't look around my house and not see you, especially in the girls' room. When I think about this past year, I feel that we were all on some kind of "last fling". Honestly, you on a roller coaster, hay ride, BON JOVI??? I'll probably come back here alot, especially since you and I had that "Internet for beginners" lesson two weeks ago. You were a pro, and man did I love your password. I wish we had so much more time together, but I know that the time we had on earth(such a really short time now that it's over)was really flipping great. I will keep dancing with the girls, they love to, too. I'll leave some room next to me for you whenver the Electric Slide is on. Thanks for showing me the technique. Also, Annemarie, Alicia and Allison keep saying how beautiful and young you were, and how you'll be that way forever. Thanks for the incredible genes. I see you in the girls every day. Nothing, especially parties, will ever be the same. I'll try to make things as nice as you always did. I know you sent MARTHA your party planning tips, and I'm glad I paid attention. Thanks to the greatest home movie director Gene, of course, we have incredible memories captured not only in our minds and hearts, but also for everyone else to see. I love you, and this hurts so bad.

To the Dobda family,

We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy go to all of the O'Connor and Dobda family members. May God bless all of you with comfort and strength.

To my great friend Michaelene,



There will never be words for the moment she passed, but there will be chapters and volumes of how she lived and loved you and your girls.



To George, Sara, Nick and Grandma, thank you for sharing your wife, mom, and daughter with me at all of Michalene's parties. It was always good to sit outside and have a good laugh with Irene.



My heart is with you.

Irene, you always treated me like I was part of your family from the first day that I met you and I soon learned that was how you treated everybody. You were always kind, loving, and giving. You raised such great children and you were the best grandma to Annemarie, Alicia, and Allison. They loved their Grandma Irene with all their hearts as you did them. You don't have to worry about Michaelene and the girls, I will take care of them and we know that you will be watching out for us. I will miss you very much Mom.
Love,
Gene

I was so very saddened to learn of Irene's passing. She was a wonderful woman and a pleasure to know.



I have many fond memories of spending time with her and her sister, Patti while we were growing up. Spending time in the house on South Shore Drive, watching the fireworks from South Shore Country Club on the 4th of July, swimming and playing on the beach. Making our First Holy Communion together at St. Brides. She was the smallest so she was first in line and I was the tallest so I was last in line. Living together on Dobson while the house on Avenue "L" was being built. As teenagers we shared our funny stories about learning how to drive, talked about boys and what we would do when we grew up.



Irene and I were pregnant at the same time. It kept Aunt Margie and Aunt Patsy pretty busy. I remember visiting Irene at home right after she had Michaelene. Patti was there too. The three of spent the entire day giggling and laughing until we cried. What I remember most was how natural Irene made handling a brand new beautiful baby look. I prayed that when I had my baby I would do as well.



Whenever Irene spoke of her family her face would glow with pride! All of you meant the world to her and over the years when we would see each other she would tell me how incredibly happy each of you made her feel.



I will treasure the moments when we laughed until our sides ached, when we cried over our losses but mostly I will cherish how she made me feel while growing up--like I was one of the family... Love, Jane McFadden-Bross

Mom it is very hard to understand that I can't call and talk to my best friend anymore, but I know that you will watch out for me. I am so glad and lucky that we had that one last time to do what we loved best ( shop) and we did it well. You don't have to worry about Dad Nick, Michaelene, Gene or Annemarie, Allison or Alica-we are all taking care of each other. I will also look out for Grandma-you taught me well so I will try to make you proud. I will miss you always. Thank you for being my best friend.

Love

Sarah

Dear Sarah

I am so so sorry for your loss. This has been such a terrible week.

Your pain and sorrow are real but know that you will get through it. You are not alone. You have two angels is heaven to help you stay strong. I want you to know I am here for you. I can't replace Rose or your wonderful mother but I am here to help you through this most difficult time. All your Gallistel family love and care about you. We will help you make it. With Love

Janet Each Cullina

It is a sad loss to lose someone as great as Aunt Irene. She was kind, warm, funny, and so full of life. My prayers are with you Uncle George, Sarah, Nick, Michaelene, Gene, Annemarie, Allison, and Alicia.

Even though you didn't like most dogs, I'm glad you liked me. You were my favorite aunt and I loved your yard. I'll miss you aunt Irene.

Love,

Ruby Kolasa

George, my heart goes out to you and your family. There are no words to say at a time like this, how well I know that after being widowed myself at such a young age. I am deeply saddened at this news and in absolute shock, as you must all be as well. Irene was such a sweet person tho you dont need to be told that. I have fond memories of her and I being called "twins" because at one point we wore our hair the same, body structure similiarities, both had glasses, were short, etc. In fact my kids didnt even know her first name, they just called her "moms twin"! When I called to tell them of her passing thats what I said "my twin passed" and they knew exactly who I meant and were shocked as well. I always remember an incident where Irene was shopping at Fashion Bug and my "ex" sister in law saw her and thought it was me, she kept trying to make eye contact with Irene, Irene of course ignored her because she didnt know who she was, finally my sister in law walked up to her and said "what, because I am no longer in the family you cant talk to me"?? Irene said "I dont know you do I"??? and my sister in law was appalled and said "Come on" and then it clicked.....Irene said "oh wait, do you think I am Robbin"???? Irene then explained to her about our look alike confusion and they both had a good laugh over it, and both called to tell ME about it. I remember Irene telling me to give her a call, that we should start "walking" together, and yeah we were always "going to".....now I shall always regret that I didnt follow thru with that. I wish you peace and strength in the coming times, the road will be rocky and full of highs and lows, if I can be of any help or ya need someone to talk to whos "been there" just let me know.

My deepest sympathy to the entire family at this difficult time. I grew up know all of you and enjoyed some of my fondest memories as a child at your home. I remember all the fun we used to have there. All the outdoor parties, the tents we used to make on the porch (Irene always had the best porch for them). She always had her house open for us. She was a very unselfish, remarkable woman and will be missed greatly. She raised 3 wonderful children who I also spent my fondest childhood memories with and was a great wife to a great man. I will miss her, her memory will live on forever.



Kristy Reuss

Dear Grandma Irene ,

I love you so much . Michaelene also misses you. Wish I could see you one more time.

Love,Annemarie P.S I miss you too.

Mom, you're our guardian angel now. Keep an eye on your three smallest angels. We all miss you here. Dad, Sarah, Nick and I are together. Grandma is doing okay and telling us some great stories. I'm going to read Little House to the girls later. Love you so, so much.

I will always be grateful to Irene for staying with me and holding my hand all night at the hospital when my husband was injured. She had such a kind and giving spirit about her. My heart goes out to all of you. Love, Rhonda