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Joanne Poprawski Obituary

Poprawski, Joanne U. (nee Stefanik), 93. Beloved wife of the late Leopold E. Devoted mother of Emil (Priscilla) Poprawski, Ted Poprawski and Madelyn (Michael Sr.) Bielawa. Loving grandmother of Paul, Peter (Tina) Poprawski, Mary Emilie (Marc) Le Blanc and Michael Bielawa, Jr. Dearest great-grandmother of Hannah and Joanna Poprawski and Abigail, Genevieve and Karoline Le Blanc. Fond sister of the late Angeline Stefanik and late Emilie Jarnot. Visitation Sunday, September 26th from 3 to 8 PM at COLONIAL-WOJCIECHOWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave. Lying in state Monday, September 27th from 9 AM until time of mass 10 AM at Nazarethville, River Rd. one block north of Golf Rd. Des Plaines, IL Interment St. Adalbert. Former music teacher in Chicago Public and Catholic schools. Former member of Polish Women's Civic Club, Polish Arts Club, PWA and PNA. She was a lover of crossword puzzles and a good mystery story. Please omit flowers, contributions to Nazarethville, 300 N. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016 appreciated. 773-774-0366 or www.colonialfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 25 to Sep. 26, 2010.

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John Stefanik

September 19, 2020

Aunty Joanne. You are not forgotten.
Godson, John Stefanik in Australia.

Maria (Kosciw) Salo

October 27, 2010

Dear Madelyn,
Sending you my deepest and sincerest sympathy on the loss of your precious mother..... I graduated with you from Holy Family Academy I don't even know if you remember me.... You're in my prayers and thoughts

September 30, 2010

I am Joannes godson in Australia. Have not seen Joanne since our visit approximately 30 yrs ago. My condolences to the Poprawski family

Don & Shirley Moser

September 25, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the Poprawski family but especially to Emil and Priscilla on the loss of Emil's mother.
Emil and Priscilla were always there for her tending to all her wants and needs. She was loved very much.
May the Angels lead her into Paradise and the Saints forever welcome her.. Bless you all ~
Don & Shirley Moser

Judith Tyrcha-Patterson

September 25, 2010

I was a student of Mrs. Poprawski at St. Peter Canisius elementary school in Chicago during the years 1970 and 1971. I must credit her with my love of music. I remember her being so enthusiastic with all the varied types of music that she played on the piano and, on the phonograph. Because of her, I love Gershwin, Tschaikovsky, and Chopin - and many more. I would love her children, grandchildren to know that I have often thought of her over the years and that she changed my life. I have a love and deep appreciation for music because of Mrs. Poprawski. My deep sympathy for your loss. May God bless you.

Donna Reboletti

September 25, 2010

We are so sorry to hear about Mrs. Poprawski's passing. My family was from St. Peter Canisius and we all had her as our music teacher. We still remember songs she taught us and we are all in our 40's and 50's. We speak of her often. She was a wonderful lady and a wonderful influence in our lives. May she rest in peace. I am sure she is teaching the angels how to really sing.
The Reboletti Family

The Staff of Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home

September 25, 2010

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