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Maria Kowalczyk Obituary

Kowalczyk, Maria (nee Bolek), of Des Plaines, formerly of Chicago, beloved wife of the late Stefan, dear mother of Norbert (Gloria) Kowalczyk, Eva (Edmund) Samp and Edwige (Andre) Rischard, loving grandmother of Tiffany (Ryan) Dagon, Natalie Kowalczyk, Melinda (Tim) Capper, Steve (Melissa) Samp, Phil (Angela) Kowalczyk, Jaclyn Kowalczyk and Stephanie Rischard, great-grandmother of Carissa and Corey, fond sister-in-law of Meri Kowalczyk. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m., at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St. (Rte. 14), Des Plaines. Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m., from Chapel, to St. Stephen Church (Prospect at Ash), Des Plaines. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Info: 847-824-5155

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 28, 2004.

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Jason & Alyssa DeRusha

November 30, 2004

Mindy, Mr & Mrs. Samp, our thoughts are with you. We're so sorry about the loss... especially this time of year. You're all in our prayers.

Danielle and Chris Bedor

November 28, 2004

We are sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. All our love, Chris and Danielle

Scott Lebeter

November 28, 2004

Ed & Eva, May God bless your family as he has with the Joy which Maria brought to our hearts. I did not know her well, but I will alway's remember her smile and the kindness I felt when I was around here.



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