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Raymond Bonakowski Obituary

Bonakowski, Raymond H. age 80 years, beloved husband of Anna (nee Dermody), loving father of Donna Jean (Charles "Chad") Patterson, Karen Ann (Edward) Stimach, and the late Raymond Bonakowski, dearest PaPa of Corey (Heather) Patterson and Lucas and Zachary Stimach and great-grandfather of Connor and Kaitlyn Patterson. Preceded in death by his parents the late Albert and Anna Bonakowski, dear brother of LaVerne, Marge, Arlene and the late Harold, Al, Violet, Elmer, Florence, Ann, and Erna Bonakowski, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. from Thomas McInerney's Sons Funeral Home, 4635 S Wallace St. (46th Place at McInerneys Corners) to Nativity of our Lord Church Catholic Church 653 W 37th St. for Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00 a.m. Visitation Monday, 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Cancer Research or M.S. Research Centers. 251 E. Huron St. Chicago IL 60611. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For information call 773-268-0703.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 9 to May 10, 2009.

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arlene enright

May 12, 2009

you have our deepest sympathy. i will miss my brother dearly.

daniel o'neill

May 11, 2009

you have our deepest sympathy on the loss of uncle raymond.

(arlene bonakowski' son)

Fr. Dan Brandt

May 11, 2009

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the people of Nativity of Our Lord Parish! Ray is being remembered at all Masses here this weekend. May his family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ during this difficult time.

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