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Ramona Kropel Obituary

Kropel, Ramona M. "Cookie" (nee Alkovich). February 26, 2011. Late of Porter, Indiana. Formerly of the East Side. Beloved wife of Joseph J. Kropel (Retired C.P.D. Loving daughter of Mary Alkovich and the late John Alkovich. Dear sister of Gail Alkovich, William (Gail) Alkovich, Carol (John) Kovach, George Alkovich. Step-mother of Joanne (Walter) Davila. Dear God-mother of Carolyn Kovach. Dear aunt of John Victor Alkovich, Jaclyn (Michael) Hynes. Life member of American Legion Post #220 and member of Porter County Master Gardners, where she received 2 awards, silver level and extra mile award. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 PM. Funeral Services Wednesday, March 2, 2011 9:15AM at Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave, Chicago to St. George Church. Mass of christian Burial 10:00 AM. Cemetery private. In Lieu of flowers mass donations would be greatly appreciated. (773) 731-2749.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 28, 2011.

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JoAnne M Kropel

February 23, 2023

Not a day goes by your thought of, all our memories...
Love JoAnne & Walter Jr.

JoAnne M Kropel-Pozega

February 22, 2022

Not a day goes by that something pops in my head of you and Dad, you both are missed deeply. But I know your together and watching over Walter Jr. and I. I love & Miss you both.

Kenny Schultz

March 11, 2011

Dear Joe
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family have my deepest sympathy

Robert & Irene Peron

March 11, 2011

Our deepest sympathy goes to Joe and family. I knew of Ramona very briefly and Joe had always talked about how wonderful she was. Again, sorry for your loss.

Iisia Walker

March 1, 2011

My condolences go out to the family of Ramona Kropel. My thoughts and prayer are with you at this time and always. Ramona was truly a gem and now heaven has another angel. I worked with Ramona at Barton and she was always nice to me...such a sweet person and she always told the truth exactly how it was. That's how I will remember her. She will be missed tremendously.

Charlotte Friedlund

March 1, 2011

"Death is not the end because there is rebirth when one comes to live in your heart.

Cookie and I met at our first Purdue Master Gardening class and became instant friends. I will always remember her. Joe, she was an incredible person, and I hope you find comfort in the many memories you shared with her.

Tess Fulham

March 1, 2011

My deepest sympathy go out to Ramona's family and friends. I worked with her at Barton and she is one of the best person to work with. I remember her e-mail on her moved to Indiana , she loves it but her next e-mail after she experienced the first snow out there, she hates it! She will be greatly missed.

Erica Burgess

March 1, 2011

My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to Ramona's family and friends. I worked with her at Barton and she was one of the sweetest, nicest people I have ever had the pleasure of working with, she will be greatly missed.

Jim Maloney

March 1, 2011

Joe, I am very sorry for the loss of your wife. I hope you find solace in the cherished memories...May God bless you.

D Kwiatkowski

March 1, 2011

Tyke, I am very sorry for the loss of your step-mother. I know you held a special place in your heart for her. I hope you and your family find comfort in all the warm and happy memories you have shared with her over the years.

March 1, 2011

I'm deeply sad to hear of this. I've worked for Ramona at Barton for years and loved being on her team. She was always helpful and believed in me and took me under her wing and she is the reason I am in the postion I'm in today. She will be truly missed and loved forever. Bye Boss Lady !! Markita (Chicago, IL)

Ernest Bankhead

March 1, 2011

My deepest condolences go out to Ramona's family. She had a very angelic spirit in this world and is going to make a beautiful angel to watch over the family.

God bless

MIKE FRATTO

March 1, 2011

Joe,
My deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your entire family on the passing of your wife.

Mike Fratto

Mikie Stephens

February 28, 2011

Joe and family. I remember Cookie as a cheerful and caring person. I recall our dinners eating frog legs and lake perch until we almost burst. Distance separated us. You have my most sincere condolence.

mike mikenas

February 28, 2011

I want to express my deepest condolences to Joe and all of Ramona's family. I worked with her at Barton for many years, she was always upbeat and a joy to be around.

Mike Mikenas

February 28, 2011

I met Ramona out here in Chesterton through a mutual friend of ours a couple of years ago. We had some really good times at the Bluechip Casino in Michigan City and had several lunches at our Round the Clock Restaurant. We kept in touch via e-mail and phone during her illness and I am very sorry to all of you for your loss.
She will missed by many. Linda Burton

C. Syd

February 28, 2011

I am sorry for your loss. God is aiding the weak and providing answers to those who are searching. He loves you personally and cares about you so talk to him in prayer.

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