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Mary Barkowski Obituary

Barkowski, Mary Eileen (nee Niemiec) 64. Loving mother of Brian (Debbie) and Michael (fiancée, Lynn Schmitt); dear sister of Anne Marie (Tim) Cole, Harriet (Bob Ryan) Pistorio, Steven Niemiec and Janet (the late David) Thron; proud aunt of Graham, Tanner, Matthew, Jaclyn, Elliot, Derrick and Emily. Mary was a teacher at Brother Rice High School for 25 years and also taught at Moraine Valley Community College. In lieu of flowers, donations to Brother Rice High School. The Mrs. B. Scholarship fund will be created in honor of her memory. Please visit www.brotherrice.org/give and put Mrs. B. in the comments section. Memorial Mass 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Brother Rice High School, 10001 S. Pulaski, Chicago. Memorial visitation Friday 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn. Info: 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 23, 2014.

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December 29, 2014

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. May God bring you comfort during this this time of sorrow. Psalms 68:20

December 27, 2014

Dear Mike, we were so sad to hear about the loss of your mom. She was a great person and a wonderful mentor to so many of her students. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, the Doherty Family.

Diane P.

December 27, 2014

Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort from the God of all comfort who helps us to cope with our grief. May you also receive loving support from family and friends.

J Allaire

December 26, 2014

My condolences to the entire Barkowski Family in your loss... Mrs B. started her career at Brother Rice when I was a student there, and I remember her well. She will be missed..

J. R. Allaire
Class of '91

December 26, 2014

Dear Mike,
I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I could tell she had the gift of goodness for the world when I taught you in 4th grade. I'm praying for you and your family.

Ms. Carolyn McDonnell

Maureen, Jeff & Brian Hagen

December 26, 2014

Brian and Mike, we are so sorry that you have to go through this terrible loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Love,
The Hagen's

The Gutierrez Family

December 26, 2014

Our sincere condolences to the Barkowski family and to the Brother Rice Family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God bless you and give you strength during this difficult time. Rest in peace Mrs. B.

Theodore Casey

December 26, 2014

Our sincerest condolences to you and all your family.

Linda Sobotka

December 26, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May Gid give you all strength during this difficult time. Prayers and thoughts are with you all, God bless you. Much love and hugs, Linda and Greg Sobotka

Br. C.J. Gattone

December 24, 2014

It was always a treat to run into Eileen when I came back to visit Brother Rice. We shared the same birthday and worked together in the religion dept. and on Kairos, and she was the "Queen of the Walkathon." You have my prayers. I am shocked at her loss. I will really miss her!

Parker

December 23, 2014

Deepest sympathy to the Barkowski Family. May the God of peace and comfort be with you during this time.

December 23, 2014

You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort the family during your time of sorrow. Psalm 119:76

The Clifford Family

December 23, 2014

Our sincere condolences to the Barkowski Family and to everyone at Br Rice. May Mrs. Barkowski Rest in Peace and may God Bless her and her entire family

beth kapugi

December 23, 2014

Eileen and her family hold a special place in my heart.
Beth Lamoureaux kapugi

Michelle Helson

December 23, 2014

Sad over the loss of a terrific colleague, advisor & friend. Praying for you Brian & your family.

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