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Irene Urbaszewski Obituary

Urbaszewski, Irene J. (nee Zimny), 101, wife of the late Joseph W., loving mother of Joseph F. (Christine), Barbara (Robert S.) Konczal, Jerome (Mary Lou), Eugene (Teresa), Colette (Ron) Majchrowski and the late Robert (Virginia), devoted grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of 30, dear sister of the late Frank Zimny, the late Adeline Lopatka, the late George Zimny and the late Jan Zimny, dear sister-in-law of Al (Bernice) Urban, Helen Urbaszewski and Jean Florczak, dear aunt and cousin of many, dear friend to caretaker Daria Drozd. Visitation Thursday and Friday 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 9:30 a.m. from GOGOLINSKI-TROFIMUK FUNERAL HOME, 1850 N. Wood St. (corner of Cortland) to St. Mary of the Angels Church for 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Member of SMA Seniors Club, Restoration Committee and Ladies Rosary Sodality. In lieu of flowers donations to SMA Restoration Committee in care of the Funeral Home appreciated. 773-486-0258.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 22 to Apr. 23, 2009.

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Cindy & Jack Messick

April 30, 2009

Eugene, Terry and family,

I am so sorry to hear that Ms. Urbaszewski passed away. She was a wonderful person, neighbor and friend and like my mom. She raised a beautiful family to carry on for her. I will miss her and think of her often as she was so happy at her 100th birthday. I am sorry that I just found out about your loss and that I was not there to offer my support. Now my mom and dad are with her again and talking about the neighborhood that they lived in for many, many years. Jack was also very surprised to hear about your loss. The only comment that he made was that she was one great lady that he will never forget that lived life to the fullest.

Julie Lampe

April 24, 2009

Joe, Tina, Jennifer, Joe, Jeff & Family,

Our family is holding and lifting you in thought & prayer.
What an amazing and full life your Mom/Nana had. I'm thankful to have met her and heard her play the piano she so enjoyed. I'm also grateful she was able to bond with her great grandson Michael as I hear she would light up and smile when he visited with her in March. What a beautiful memory for you and one to share with Michael when he is older.
May God Bless and Keep You,

Julie, Bruce, Joshua, Alex & Abigail Lampe

Les & Marie Shear

April 23, 2009

Irene was a dear lady. We enjoyed her as part of our family also as she became our daughters grandmother, and great grandmother to our grandkids. We miss her, but know she is with our Lord. Blessings to all of her family!

Karen Nirtaut

April 23, 2009

My deepest condolences to the family. She has become an angel in heaven.

Kerry Kohnke

April 23, 2009

To all the family and friends of Irene -- She was a wonderful person and very dear to my father (Willie Kohnke), her cousin. She would come to many of the Saturday morning breakfasts that we had and just a couple of years ago still played piano for my sisters and I when we visited her at home. I will miss her. She had a wonderful outlook on life.

Doreen Castaneda

April 22, 2009

Joseph,Tina,Joe,Jeff,Jennifer & the Urbaszewski family
Our deepest condolences. Nana was a wonderful woman who will most certainly be missed by many.
Doreen, Roberto, and Jason Castaneda

Arlene Wozniak

April 22, 2009

Dear Barbara and Family
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of your Mother. To live to 101 years is something unusual, and I'm sure you and the entire family have many fond memories of her. I remember living next door to your family growing up many years ago. May God welcome her with open arms.
Sincerely, Arlene Milke Wozniak

Maria (Kosciw) Salo

April 22, 2009

Dear Collette and Family...
Please accept my deepest and sincerest sympathy on the loss of your mother... May wonderful memories keep you strong during this difficult time...... Collette I went to Holy Family Academy with you..... with deepest and sincerest sympathy always.....

Linda Dillon

April 22, 2009

My deepest condolences,may God bless!
Take Care!

From,Linda Dillon(a co-worker of Barbara)

LEONARD ROGUS

April 22, 2009

WIECZNY ODPOCZYNEK RACZ JEJ DAC PANIE, NIECH ONA ODPOCZYWA W POKOJU WIECZNYM, AMEN. (ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO HER, O LORD, MAY SHE REST IN ETERNAL PEACE, AMEN) MAY GOD REWARD HER FOR THE MANY GOOD DEEDS IN HER LIFETIME; SHE HAS SET AN OUTSTANDING MODEL FOR ALL SHE TOUCHED. MY SINCEREST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY. LEONARD ROGUS

grace bazylewski

April 22, 2009

Gene and the entire Urbaszewski family--- our prayers are with you!!

Grazyna Bazylewski and Mom

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