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Karen Roberts Obituary

Roberts, Karen Anne (nee Polakowski) Loving mother of Brion and Bridget O'Shea; loving grandmother of Shay; loving daughter of Raymond and Irene Polakowski; dear sister of Diane (Peter) Eberle, Ray and Linda; cherished aunt of many. Funeral Thursday 9:00 a.m. from Roberts Funeral Home 2819 S. Archer Ave., to St. Barbara Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3:00-9:00 p.m. 312-842-0288.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 20, 2013.

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Feliz Palacios

August 14, 2022

My friendship with was special, I will never forget the day I found out that you had left this world to go home into the heavens. My heart fell apart. Because you were the first Facebook friend I had ever lost. My heart was broken, because I thought you and I would have a chance to meet before you left. I enjoyed our conversations, we would share together. The laughter between us and the shared complicated of the life. But supporting each other with prayers, laughter, and life in general talks about life, and family. I still miss my friend. May you now Rest In Peace in the heavens above. Share our laughter and happy events of all your friends on Facebook and family. Gee hope they have Facebook and computers in heaven ! Sending you a great friendship big Hug, always know you are not forgotten my friend. We love you my friend. 9/14/22

Roxann Hickey

August 29, 2013

Karen, your smile will always be visible and your kindness will always be remembered. Many prayers and condolences to Karen's family. She will be in our prayers.

Diane Lentine

August 29, 2013

Oh my dear Karen I will miss your spirit on this earth so much!! We worked together for over 20 years and became immediate friends. We tried to turn you into a North sider, but Bridgeport was your home and held your heart. We shared our kids achievements and you were SO excited and proud when Shay was born and we've watched him grow together. When our employment situation fell apart, we continued our friendship on FB. Your wit and comments were always sought out! Karen, I love you and will miss you. I pray for the repose of your soul and look forward to the time when we meet again in heaven! The world is a bit less interesting today without my dear friend!

Edward & Joyce (Jay Lo)

Joyce Lopez

August 29, 2013

Although we never got to meet in person, we shared many great conversations, thanks for always remembering my son Ed. Now that you are with him in heaven, give him a big kiss/hug and know that you are in God's hands now, safe and flying with the angels. God Bless you Karen. RIP

Rich Biller

August 29, 2013

My sincere condolences to the entire family, Unfortunately I just heard about her tragic passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Linda Sanicki

August 28, 2013

A sister is someone who loves you from the heart,
No matter how much you argue you cannot be drawn apart.
She is a joy that cannot be taken away,
Once she enters your life, she is there to stay.

I know I carry a piece of you with me...xo

August 23, 2013

REMEMBERING KAREN,HER PARENTS, HER BROTHER AND SISTERS FROM MY DAYS AS A TEACHER AT ST. BARBARA HIGH SCHOOL.
RAYMOND R. KRUPA
SUN CITY WEST, ARIZONA

August 23, 2013

May God bless you and welcome you into His kingdom Karen, my condolences to your family. Will miss you and remember you in my prayers. - Mary Kay Ungarelli (Benld, Illinois)

Rose Altieri-Preston

August 22, 2013

Thanks for being a good friend on facebook. I will miss you. May God bless your loving soul and you are always in my thoughts and prayer.

August 22, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 21, 2013

May the Light shine upon you for the wings of an Angel shall be born threw you Karen! May all who Loved and shared her life know that she will watch over all of you! She Loved Bridgeport and had the compassion to say what she felt and believed. I will miss her as she was always there to make me laugh and see things in a whole new way! May you rest in peace Karen knowing we in the Group on Ruta's site will all miss your wit.... :(

Beth Bermele-Rzasa

August 21, 2013

Karen was a High School friend and I will always remember her quick wit and unique view of the world. My prayers are with her family and friends during this most difficult time. Hug the ones you love everyday!!

Ed McParland

August 21, 2013

Thanks for being a good friend....You will be missed.

Wayne Siwirski

August 21, 2013

my deepest sympathies to the family. I can still remember when we were all just kids living on Quinn St., walking past her house to go to Barbs with her cousin Nancy. The Polakowski name was always to be treated with honor and respect.

Albert Opitz

August 21, 2013

Although I knew you only for a short time, I will miss you. Always a delight on Facebook!

Phil Vaclavik

August 21, 2013

I was a Facebook friend of Karen's through a few different pages. I will miss her great posts. May God be with her family her family.

allan Tarrant

August 21, 2013

We were Facebook Group friends, she'll be missed, May she Rest In Peace. Prayers for the family.

Linda Ward-Johnson

August 21, 2013

I knew Karen through FB. We shared one thing in common, Quinn St. She was always kind and polite to me. I will miss her. My condolences to the family.

Patty Stromberg

August 21, 2013

Please accept my condolences. Losing a loved one is never easy. Karen filled many hearts with her love and caring. Her humor had no limits. She touched so many lives in person and through the internet. Her greatest joy was making others happy. We all are blessed to have had her in our lives for so long. You will be missed my friend and may you rest in peace Karen.

Kevin Morgan

August 21, 2013

So sorry for your loss.may she rest in Peace.

Judy Kivisto

August 21, 2013

I was a Facebook friend of Karen and a classmate of her brother, Ray. I am so sorry she will not be with us anymore. Please accept my condolences.

Dorothy Fulara Guisto

August 20, 2013

Karen, may she rest in peace, She will always live in our hearts and prayers. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Rob Connor

August 20, 2013

I only knew Karen as a FB friend but enjoyed her wonderful comments. She was engaged in the present world yet a fantastic source of BP history. I know she loved St. Barb's church and we had exchanged notes on the wonderful restoration. Rob Connor

Janet Probstfield Atherton

August 20, 2013

Please accept my condolences on the sudden passing of Karen. I was a friend and classmate of her brother, Ray, at St. Barbara' s. I also attended the high school. Karen and I became friends on FB. She will be greatly missed.

Mary Kaye Jenrich

August 20, 2013

Karen, my friend, I will never forget you, nor the loving friendship we shared. I'll never forget how you did your best to look after me upon Ron's death. Your love and compassion for others guided your soul right into the arms of our heavenly Father. I know we will meet again. There we will pick up where we left off. I love you, and I miss you!

Jan Pavlik

August 20, 2013

To Karen's family and loved ones. We share your grief in this time of bereavement with deepest sympathy and condolences. RIP, Karen.

Lori Slater Wolfersheim

August 20, 2013

Lori Slater Wolfersheim wishes to send her sympathy to the family also.
She is currently without internet.
She was a dear friend of Karens.

Leslie Santellano

August 20, 2013

Goodbye my special friend.
I love you and will miss you.
Thanks for your kindness.
Until we meet again.
Aho.
<3

John & Carol Foster

August 20, 2013

Our heartfelt condolences to Karen's family and friends. You and Karen will be in our prayers. Karen, requiescat in pace!

Al & Lynette Castellano & Family

August 20, 2013

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Karen. She was always a funny, kind hearted, loving person. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are being sent to all of you. Heaven has gained another angel!

Ron Wiggin

August 20, 2013

Karen- We will all miss you on FB on the Lounge and Culture pages. You were a big part of our experience. Thanks for sharing yourselves with us in the time that we knew you. You will be missed.
-Ron Wiggin

Peter Armstrong

August 20, 2013

Please accept my most heartfelt condolences, on your loss. I was deeply sorry to hear of Karen's death. I will keep Karen and her family in prayers.

Sheri Frenden

August 20, 2013

To Karen...I only knew you thru FB, but I am feeling such a great sense of loss with your passing. I will miss you!
To Karen's family...this is such a tragedy. I pray that God will put His Love around all of you during this most difficult time. May your memories of Karen give you comfort and may your tears be replaced with smiles.

Patrick McParland

August 20, 2013

Karen, We will miss your humor and stories online. You made our page a brighter place with your shining personality.
And I am speaking for ALL the members of the Washington Park-Bughouse Square site.
You are already missed.
God will watch over you now.

Patti Flynn Bilski

August 20, 2013

Keep heaven chuckling.
We will all miss you dear friend.

Kathleen Flynn-De Leon

August 20, 2013

Karen you will always be in my thoughts along with your family. You always had kind words and wisdom for all. You are n Angel watching over your loved ones. R.I.P. With love my friend <3

Kathy Brozek - Cammack

August 20, 2013

May God shine His everlasting light on Karen as she now journeys to Heaven to be with our Blessed Mother Mary and Her son Jesus. Sleep in Peace Karen

Paul Zickus

August 20, 2013

We realize, even more with your sudden passing, that life is fleeting and we should share a good word with everyone we can while we have the chance. You have taught us all a valuable lesson Karen. Thank you.

Ruth Hansen

August 19, 2013

My thoughts to the entire famiky. May you find solace in knowing that she no loner is in pain. Do not let karens passingleave you empty hearted as shehas filled many lives...including mine with many laughs and joyous times....I will forever remember her and never forget the friend I found in her. She wS a great person and now all the angels above can be the ones to see how she shines. Love you karen.....always n forever.

Paulette Mann

August 19, 2013

The Bridgeport community lost a amazing ambassador. Her family lost their love. I lost a school chum and witty friend. Deep and sincere sympathy . Celebrate her life with joy! She is in the arms of Jesus! We can not even fathom the elation and love she is experiencing! God bless you and yours Karen. Always. -Paulette Mann

Candice Mitchell

August 19, 2013

So sorry for the loss of Karen. May God comfort the family during this difficult hour and in the days to come.

August 19, 2013

Our Deepest Condolences.
The LasCola Family

Maureen Sullivan

August 19, 2013

I will miss your kind heart. Until we meet again.

Linda Jakobi

August 19, 2013

Heaven has been blessed with another angel. May Karen rest in peace and her family find comfort knowing she was truly a great person.

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