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Raphael Gurbacki Obituary

Gurbacki, Raphael "Rae" M. (nee Gonsiorowski), loving wife of the late Stanley, beloved mother of Gerry Gurbacki and Allan Gurbacki, dear friend of Estelle Warren and Dorothy Jusewicz, special aunt of many nieces and nephews and friend of many, fond sister of the late Sr. Anne Maurgerite, Nettie, Marie, Josephine, William, Bernard, Julius and George, dear daughter of the late William and Frances Gonsiorowski. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m., from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, to St. Theresa Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Masses or donations to the Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 410 S. Hager, Barrington, IL, 60010, would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 8 p.m. 847-359-8020

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 19, 2005.

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Nancy Young

November 20, 2005

Gerry,

My thoughts are with you. I know what wonderful care you gave your mom these past few years.



Nancy Southard Young

Jeanne Parker

November 19, 2005

Gerry,



My condolences on the death of your mother. I think of our Palatine days often.



Jeanne (Merten) Parker

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