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Karen Lonski Obituary

Lonski, Karen age 50, made her most blessed journey home on January 16th, after a two year battle with lung cancer. Born September 28, 1956 to Gerald and Bobbie (nee Snow). Karen is survived by her loving family: twin sister, Sharon (James) Barrett; sister, Lisa (Salvatore) Bucaro; brothers, Doyle (Edita) and Patrick (Joan); sisters and brother in heart, Steve and Maria (nee Ulyanisch) Schrader and Mary Dina; nieces, Jessica and Katherine Bucaro; great-niece, Jassmyne Lonski; nieces in heart, Natalie and Ella Schrader; nephews, Jeremiah, Jason, Christopher, Daniel and David Lonski; nephew in heart, Andrew Schrader. Loved many cousins as brothers and sisters. Karen attended Holy Trinity Grammar School and Holy Family Academy on the near north side of Chicago. Karen has been a Marketing Consultant for Valpak Chicago South since 1992. Prior to Valpak, Karen worked for the JS Paluch Company as a sales representative and the Walgreen Company as a drug store manager. Karen was a volunteer for Make-A-Wish Foundation as a wish granter for more than 15 years and also served as a Eucharistic Minister at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood. Visitation Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m. and Friday, 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Services Saturday, 8:45 a.m., from Ridge Funeral Home, (Edward A. Tylka, Director), 6620 W. Archer Ave. (corner of Natoma), Chicago, IL 60638, to St. Rene Goupil Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park, IL. Info: 773-586-7900. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to: Make-A-Wish Foundation Of Illinois, 640 N. LaSalle, Suite 280, Chicago, IL 60610, www.wishes.org and Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S. 1st Ave., Maywood, IL 60153, www.luhs.org/depts/development/gift/

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 17 to Jan. 19, 2007.

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Irma Hall

January 13, 2020

Always in our hearts. From your Holy Family Academy friend Irma L. Amieva

Larry Lonski

November 15, 2007

We miss you KK. We miss your sweet heart. Watch over us all. We loved you so much.Thanks for all the help and support you gave me those years ago. Your brother,
Larry.

Rosemary Freund

February 8, 2007

My Deepest regrets go to Gerry and
Bobby and the rest of your family,
on the death of Karen. But, I am
sure that she is is a much BETTER
PLACE. My prayers are with all of you.

Phil & Pat Supple

January 30, 2007

Dear Sharon & Family:
I only learned today of Karen's passing. We met Karen several times at our home when she was our VapPak sales rep. We were absolutely delighted to meet and work with her on our promotional business. She not only was a credit to her company but she became a friend as well. We will truly miss her.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Phil & Pat Supple & Mary Rose Larson
Gotcha Covered Window Fashions
Mokena

Terry Gertzen

January 25, 2007

Dear Sharon and Family~Our hearts go out to all of you on your loss. Sharon you should remember working with Joe Montes and his daughter Katrina. We lost Joe to cancer in Aug05, so we can relate to the pain you feel. May God bless you and your family in this trying time.
Terry, Katrina and Jeremy

The Dickerson and The Wright Families

January 21, 2007

To the Lonski Family: Karen was a very special person. We are very glad we got a chance to meet her and know her. She is one of a kind. She is in a wonderful and peaceful place now.

Irene Zdep-Frank

January 20, 2007

To Sharon and the Lonski Family. I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet KK. I am glad that I was able to meet up with Karen at our FHA reunion. I will always remember the two of you, as being very funny. May God give you the strength to carry on. I believe in angles and Karen is one, now looking upon us. My prayers are with you always.

Pat Wallow

January 20, 2007

Dear Sharon and Family,
My heart goes out to you at this time of your loss.Karen is in a better place with our Dear Lord.Your all in my Prayers.

Maria Dozier

January 20, 2007

Dear Sharon and the Lonski Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about "Ms. Lonski" Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Angie Lindberg, and
Maria (Mammina) Dozier

Joe Simon

January 20, 2007

I have very fond memories of Karen as a Walgreen’s Store Manager. Karen treated everyone with respect. I will always remember her energy and kind ways. My thoughts and prayers are with Sharon and the entire Lonski family during this difficult time

Mike, Jo & Phyllis Donnelly/Dina

January 20, 2007

Dear Sharon & family,
God's blessing to all of you at this sad time. We can only rejoice knowing Karen is in her heavenly home. Our love & prayers to the Lonski family.

Scott, Robin & Jamie Sommers

January 19, 2007

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Karen. She was a kind, wonderful, and sweet neighbor and will be missed. God Bless you Karen, take care and watch over our son, Christopher. We are comforted in knowing he is with you too!

Patricia (Diaz) Jaszka

January 19, 2007

To the Lonski family: So sorry to hear about your illness -- You are with the angels -- as you were an angel at the settlement house camp. We all have fond memmories of the good times we had with you. God be with you and your family.

Sophia Barton

January 19, 2007

Dear Sharon and family,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister/daughter. Her suffering is over and now is in Our loving Lord's arms. Remember: There is a place that lies beyond and pass those golden doors, awaits the one who's now away, not lost just gone before.

Debra Nenn

January 19, 2007

Dear Lisa & Family, I am so sorry. I have lost several family members at a young age and the thing it reminds me is that life is short we need to appreciate every day. She must have been very special and touched many lives with her volunteering. I know you will miss her.

Zenobia McClain Fuller

January 19, 2007

While
I cannot be with you at this time my prayers and thoughts are with the
Lonski family. I will always remember Karen fondly --- HFA days were
the best. Sharon -- you know have all our love at this time. And Always.

Tina Rejczyk

January 19, 2007

To Sharon and the Lonski family, Please know how loved and admired Karen is. She is a most special person. Though we hadn't spent time together in the past few years, my memories of Karen and Sharon have stayed with me. I too am glad to have been able to see her at our 2006 reunion. God bless and keep the family, you will be in my prayers.

Larry and Karen Graiber

January 18, 2007

Dear Sharon and Family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss of Karen. I will never forget your entire family who helped me during those difficult years at 1224. May God bless and take care of yourselves.

Joan Troka

January 18, 2007

Dear Bobbie and family,

We were all so saddened to read of the passing of Karen. I remember her as such a sweet girl when we were neighbors.
Our hearts go out to you all at this time and the difficult days ahead.
She will be remembered in my prayers, as will you and the rest of your family.

Most sincerely, Joan Troka

stephanie Jarvela

January 18, 2007

Dear Lisa and family; May God give you the strength you need to continue without Karen in your earthly life but the grace to see her in the next. Take care, our prayers are with you. The Douglas Jarvela family.

sharon manzano-pecoraro(krupa)

January 18, 2007

Dear Lonski family and Sharon,
My prayers are with you. Grade school memories flash through my mind, those were good times.
peace...Sharon Manzano-Pecoraro (nee Krupa)

Pam Devito

January 18, 2007

Lisa, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. She sounds like a wonderful person.

Randy, Joyce, Kyle, and Alex Tietz

January 18, 2007

Hoping all the things that made Karen a special gift from God will forever bless your life in beautiful memories. From friends of the Schraders.

Marcia Jablonski

January 18, 2007

My deepest sympathy - I'll aways remember her wonderful laugh.

Sharon Dornbos

January 18, 2007

Sharon and Family,
My prayers are with you and your family in your time of loss. Karen had done a lot of wonderful things in her lifetime.
Sharon Dornbos, Addison Former CRW Archer/Sacremento

Gina Sharp

January 18, 2007

To
the Lonski family, my heart goes out to you for your loss. I've known
Karen and Sharon through Grade school and High school. I will always remember Karen for getting me through some rough days with her humor, laughter and kindness.

Rosa Rodriguez

January 17, 2007

Dear Lonski Family,
God Blessed you with this wonderful daughter, sister, friend,and angel. She is and always was an angel before she met our creator.
With my deepest sympathy

January 17, 2007

Farewell K.K,
We will miss your visits to the Schraders in Cedar Rapids and your enthusiasm for kids! We love you.
Marissa,Noah(Cinnamon Bear),Faith, Tom and Pam Satern

Danette Rivera-Crespo

January 17, 2007

My prayer are with you and your family. You have left a mark in this world and those that love you will keep it going. Your friend from HFA

Conni ,Tori and Terri Pappas

January 17, 2007

To the Lonski family, I am sorry for your loss. May god bless you and give you strength that you need to carry on. My prays are with your family and karen.

Julia Mason

January 17, 2007

Karen I will remember you fondly from our HFA school days. You were taken from us too soon, but our love is with you always. You are at peace now and forever. Amen

Tony & Martha Razzino

January 17, 2007

Our deepest sympathy for your loss of your daughter karen, our prayers are with you at this time.

Tony & Martha Razzino
Sanatonio, Texas

Miranda Rutkowski

January 17, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The battle is over and now it is on to paradise. Much love...Miranda

grace bazylewski

January 17, 2007

Farewell to one of the HFA girls. Karen’s forever smile will always be remembered. To the entire Lonski family my deepest sympathies.

Grace Bazylewski

Robin Gimm

January 17, 2007

My heart and prayer's go out to Karen and her family.
Karen will always be loved by her fellow HFA'ers girls. We will miss you Karen. I am glad I have gotten a chance to see you at our May, 2006 reunion. You are now at peace and with the angels.
Robin

Irma Enriquez

January 17, 2007

To the Lonski Family: I am so sorry for your great loss. My heart full of pain is with you. I graduated from Holy Family Academy with Karen and Sharon. They have a God given gift to make you smile no matter what and I am pretty sure Karen is making God smile as well. I will miss her very much. May God Bless you abundantly and give you the strength that you need to carry on. Love, Irma L. Enriquez (Amieva).

Carolyn Pestrak

January 17, 2007

Words cannot begin to convey how much we will miss Karen- We now have an angel to watch over us!

Glenn, Carolyn and Greg Pestrak

Rebekah Jones

January 17, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

January 17, 2007

Dear Sharon & Jim,
We are so sorry for your loss. The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. Our hearts go out to you now, and the days ahead.
Love, Rick, Margie, Aaron & Ryan Stechly

Mary Dina & Family

January 17, 2007

Dear Gerald and Bobbie,
My most deepest sympathy. Such a loving and wonderful daughter you both raised. Karen was a true giver. Always doing for others even through her suffering (and NEVER complaining about her illness). Know that she walks with the Lord. He has chosen a very special angel. Thank you for letting me be part of your family. Love,

Karina, Tim, Jessica, Conor and Shane Tulley

January 17, 2007

Karen:
Good luck on your new journey! We love you and miss you. You're our angel!

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