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Julia Zirko Obituary

Zirko, Julia K. (nee Kramarczyk), beloved wife of the late William A., loving mother of Mary C. (Gregory) Poupitch, dear grandmother of Zachary, Mark, Matthew and Jacqueline, fond sister of the late Stephanie, Henry (Bernice) and the late Marion (Henrietta) Kramarczyk, dear niece of Dehlia (Edward) Nord, aunt of Deborah Kabler, Michael Kramar, Fred Bradley and Wilbert Heinemann, dear great-aunt of Heather, Denise, Douglas and Peter Kabler, Todd and Dawn Bradley, Eric, Nicole and Holly Heinemann, many loving cousins and friends. Former owner of the Zirko Farm, Elk Grove Village. Life long member of the PNA and Council #91 Athletic Club. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. Monday at Grove Memorial Chapel, 1199 Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Julian Eymard Church. Interment St. Michael Cemetery. 847-640-0566 Sign-Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 25, 2001.

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