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Sophie Kozlowski Obituary

Kozlowski, Sophie (nee Proczek) Age 93, late of Lockport, passed peacefully December 8, 2015. Born in Chicago, formerly owned Bridals by Sophia in Chicago and Worth. Before opening the Bridal Stores, Sophie would make the bridal gowns in her home. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; her parents, Wasyl and Anna (Babina) Proczek; brothers, John and Frank and sisters, Genevieve Sanavaitis and Frances Zygadlo. Survived by her children, Christine (Ron) Wrona and Bruce (Angie); her 3 grandchildren, Scott (Traci) and Kyle (Jennifer) Kozlowski and Renee (Young) Song; great-grandchildren, Madison, Jillian and Caroline Kozlowski, Douglas, Dexter and Nanette Song; sisters, Anna Proczek and Helen Valvoda. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Dennis Church would be appreciated. Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 11, 2015, 9:30 a.m. from the O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 1105 E. 9th Street (159th St.), Lockport to St. Dennis Church, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice Visitation Thursday, December 10, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Family and friends can sign the online guestbook or to attain directions at: www.oneilfuneralhome.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 9, 2015.

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December 13, 2015

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Dear Family:

Just heard of Sofie's passing at Church today. My father, Henry Clemens, was your father's cousin. Being from the Back of the Yards neighborhood, we admired Sofie's bridal shop and work she did. We bought our special dresses there. I remember as a little girl attending her daughter's wedding knowing Sophie had designed and sown the intricate gown. I used to see her at Mass occasionally and we would talk. She was very sweet and loved family. It is good to know extended "family" exists at St. Dennis.

Wishing you and yours all good things and God's peace during this sad time for you.

So sorry I missed the wake and funeral Mass. I will pray for her and your family. Me and my husband, Steven, are part of the Healing Prayer Ministry. We frequent the 9:15 Mass and pray with people before the 11:00 Mass. I would love to meet you.

Blessings,

Carol Wittorp (Klimasz/Clemens)
Romeoville, IL 60446

David and Althea

December 9, 2015

Sending our sincere condolences for your loss. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.

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