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Mary Bonkowski Obituary

Bonkowski, Mary Age 97, of Custer Park, IL and formerly of Chicago, passed away February 5, 2019. Born April 16, 1921 in Chicago, Mary was a daughter of the late Karl and Caroline Fruestick; wife of the late Edward H. Bonkowski; mother of Donald (Flo) Bonkowski of KY, Beverly (Robert J.) Kuryga of Custer Park and the late Shirley and George Stubblefield, and sister to Joseph, Honnie and Theresa. She is also survived by several grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Mary was employed with A&P Foods until her retirement, and then went on to work as a housekeeper for various clients on the Gold Coast. Visitation will be Friday, February 8, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 E. Kahler Rd. in Wilmington. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. in St. Rose Catholic Church in Wilmington. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Justice. Mary's Memorial Page: www. BaskervilleFH.com/notices/Mary-Bonkowski.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 6, 2019.

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February 8, 2019

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mary. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure that fills your heart with love and brings you joy. May you find comfort in Jesus promise of the hope of everlasting life at John 6:40.

February 6, 2019

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76

Dacia G

February 6, 2019

My deepest sympathies to the entire Bonkowski family. May you find comfort in knowing, that our Heavenly Father has promised that we will see our love ones again (Acts 21:15).

Z L

February 6, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

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