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Kathleen Benkowsky Obituary

Benkowsky, Kathleen A. age 51, beloved wife of Robert R. Benkowsky Jr., loving mother of Robert G., Andrew, and Daniel Benkowsky, and proud owner of five Border collies. Visitation Tuesday, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.), Bartlett. Services Wednesday, at 11:00 a.m. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Countryside Funeral Home, 630-289-7575.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2007.

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Connie and Katie Pfursich

November 20, 2007

to my dearest aunt cathie she was a great woman I will miss her very much.Katie will miss u too even though you never met her.

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Schmidt & Family

November 19, 2007

Dear Bob and Boys-
During this time of great sorrow may you draw strength and hope from one another remembering your life together. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest regret.

November 19, 2007

Dear Bob and Boys,

So sorry to learn of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May the memories you have of the good times help to ease your pain. Kathy always kept us laughing at St. Lad's.
Bill, Kathy, Erin & Kevin Staunton

Alyssa Croft

November 19, 2007

Aunt Kathy was a wonderful woman who was also my Godmother. She meant a lot to me. We were not in contact as often as we should have been but she was always in my thoughts and prayers.

Sheri & Derry Darnick

November 19, 2007

I am glad we got to know Cathi. She was a lot of fun. My prayers are with you and your family at the time of your loss.

Jodi Schultz

November 19, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cathi was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed.

Larry Sullivan

November 19, 2007

Bob,
My deepest thoughts and condolences to you and your boys.Cathie will be missed by all.

Gail Sullivan

November 19, 2007

She will be missed by all who knew her. Our hearts are heavy with the pain
of your loss. We loved her and love all of you very much. With our deepest and sincere condolences,

Gail and Larry

Tina Boyer

November 19, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Betty Gilsmer

November 18, 2007

We loved Kathy the first time we met her and Bob,she was a wonderfull person that always made us feel at home,she will be missed by by this family a great deal.

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