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Sophie Bonk Obituary

Bonk, Sophie D. (nee Ruszay), age 97, at rest Sunday, September 26, 2004, at Our Lady of Angel Home, Joliet, IL. Loving mother of James (Rose) Bonk, dearest grandmother of Linda (David) Piatek, Lorraine (Jack) Shannon and Diane (Brian) Augustian, nine great-grandchildren, Richard, Michelle, Jamie and Gina Piatek, Alissa, Trevor and Cooper Shannon, Jennifer and Jeffrey Augustian, two sisters, Anna (late Alex) Bonk, Jean (late Edward) Smucinski, also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by her husband, Vincent S. Bonk (1967), son, George V. Bonk (1954), parents, Andrew and Anna (nee Buciak) Ruszay, one sister, Marie (Joseph) Lacki, two brothers, Stanley (Emily) and Joseph Ruszay. Sophie was born in Poland, resided in Bridgeport area most of her lifetime and in Joliet for the past five years. Retired from Pulaski Savings and Loan after many years. Member of Royal Neighbors of America, St. Barbara Seniors and the Altar and Rosary Society. She loved the White Sox's, bingo, crafts, reading and playing scrabble. In lieu of flowers, donations to Our Lady of Angel Home would be appreciated. With her never ending kindness, compassion and love. She touched many lives each and everyday. May God Bless her and keep her safe as her journey continues to the Kingdom of Heaven. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Angel Home on Wednesday, September 29, 2004, at 10 a.m. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 28, 2004, at Our Lady of Angel Home, 1201 Wyoming Ave., Joilet, IL, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. For information call: Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd., near Ingalls Ave., Joliet, IL, 815-722-0524 www.tezak.info

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 27 to Sep. 28, 2004.

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Maureen Joesph

September 28, 2004

Sophie

Days to come will be a time to rejoice.

We will see you again on a beautiful and peaceful earth.

Revelation 21:3,4

MaryAnn & Ernest J. Bleicher

September 27, 2004

My aunt Sophie was a kind, compassionate and loving aunt who will be dearly missed amongst her family she has left behind. But she has only gone to her greater reward in heaven where so many of her loved ones who had gone before her had waited patiently to welcome her Home.

Laurie Koetting

September 27, 2004

Linda, Lorraine, Diane and families:



I am so sorry for your loss, yet what a wonderful life of memories your grandmother has been able to leave each of you. She and your family have been and will remain in my prayers.



Love, Laurie

PULASKI SAVINGS BANK

September 27, 2004

SOPHIE BONK WILL BY DEEPLY MISSED BY THE EMPLOYEES OF PULASKI SAVINGS. HER YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

Bob Niersbach

September 27, 2004

Dear Jim and Family



I am saddened to see that your Mom has passed away, albeit at age 97. Our prayers are with her and you at this time. o

I have wondered over the years how you were and I'm glad to see your name. I trust that you are well and I would be happy to hear from you.



Bob Niersbach

St. Bridget School

Class of '49. b

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