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Rose Drabik Obituary

Drabik, Rose Mary (nee Gudgeon), age 82; beloved wife of the late Henry F. Drabik; loving mother of Mary Elizabeth (Leslie) Smith, Mary Katherine (Richard) Paul, Mary Suzanne (James) Richards, Mary Lynn Drabik, Mary Janette Drabik, Mary Patricia (Randal) Knopp, Mary Rose Drabik (Howard) Ojalvo, John Henry (Charlotte), Jay Francis (Sheila) and James Thomas Drabik; grandmother of 27; great-grandmother of 17. Visitation Friday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 11 a.m. from Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, 4343 Main St. (1 blk. S. of Ogden), Downers Grove, to St. Mary of Gostyn Church, Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry of St. Mary of Gostyn, The Salvation Army or Paralyzed Veterans appreciated. 630-968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 30, 2006.

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susan eckel-dowd

February 7, 2007

Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You were so lucky to have her as your mother. I remember her as funny, witty, intelligent, and diplomatic. I always enjoyed her company and the way she welcomed every kid in the neighborhood into her house.

Claudia Adams

July 6, 2006

With Deepest Sympathy.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

Denise Case

July 6, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most difficult time.

Fattaneh (Fay) HomayounMehr

July 6, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Walter & Phyllis Townsend

July 4, 2006

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Terri McCann

July 2, 2006

I know you are happy in heaven with my mother, Mary Therese. I love you.Love, Terri McCann

Jacques & Clara Christiaens

July 2, 2006

Dear Drabik Family,

So sorry to hear in church this morning about the passing of your dear Mothers day.she sure was an extraordinary women.I worked with her in the Pantry at St-Mary's.Love and prayers.My husband Jacques is the former maintenance man at St-Willibrord's.Some of her children might remember.

Lizette Miller

June 30, 2006

my condolences and prayers with the family. I only met her once, but she must have been a wonderful woman to have raised her children, and am sure missed her husband.

Sr. Chris Gretka

June 30, 2006

Katherine, I just learned of the death of your mother and wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

The Staff of Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan

June 30, 2006

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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