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Stanley Dobrovolskis Obituary

Dobrovolskis, Stanley I. "Sonny" 70; devoted and loving husband of Sandra (nee Smolka); cherished father of Stan; dear son of the late Stanley and the late Dora; brother of Paulette; beloved uncle. Member of wonderful "extended" family, known to many. After years of health challenges, Sonny passed on the morning of September 6, 2015. Remembrance Gathering on the 71st Anniversary of Sonny's birth, Sunday, September 13th from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn William Tell in the Cornell Room (6201 Joliet Road, Countryside, IL). Memoriam at 5:00 p.m. Please omit flowers. Arrangements by WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME (773) 767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 10, 2015.

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Glen and Jen Skowronski

September 14, 2015

Dear Sandy,
Sorry for your lost, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Gary Radisavljevich

September 13, 2015

Dear Sandy, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear husband Sonny. Know he is at peace now, pain-free and illness free. May he rest in peace and perpetual light shine upon him!

Cliff & Arlene Whitehouse

September 13, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you Sandy, Stanley, Paulette and family ! Our deepest sympathy and love i Sonny will be missed!

Barbara Wade

September 12, 2015

May comfort and peace be with you and your family at this most difficult time.

Deb Novak

September 11, 2015

Our thoughts are with you and Stanley. Love Deb and Devin

Christina Danielkiewicz

September 10, 2015

Sandy (Stan & Paulette, too)
Be comforted that Sonny is now at peace and no illness or pain afflicts him. One day the 2 of you will be reunited with the Lord-even tho' Sonny wasn't a "Lord or church" person here on earth. My deepest condolences.

Dan & Marylou Zableckis

September 10, 2015

Deepest sympathy and love to the Dobrovolskis family

September 10, 2015

Sandy and Stanley,
Our very deepest sympathy and love to you both. May the love and support from all who love you carry you through this difficult time.
Susie and Steve Witwicki

Carol Johnson (Curylo)

September 10, 2015

Dear Sandy our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers! Ken and Carol Johnson

Fred & Darlene Pajak

September 10, 2015

Sandra, Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless!

Chris McLeod (Krzak)

September 10, 2015

Sandy, So very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. God bless.

Barbara Nowicki

September 10, 2015

Dear Sandy, I was surprised to read of your husband's passing. Please know that you and your family will be in my prayers. My deepest sympathies are extended to you.

Mike & Audrey Dawida

September 10, 2015

Dear Sandy & Stanley,
We are so sorry to hear about Sonny. He is finally at peace after years of poor health. We will keep you all in our prayers and hope happy memories will bring you comfort through the years.

Michelle Kozicki

September 10, 2015

Sandy and Stanley cannot even begin to tell you how sorry I am to hear about the passing of Sonny he was truly a great husband please know you will be in my thoghts and orayers

Pat and Terry Sullivan

September 9, 2015

Thoughts and prayers are with you, Sandy, and with your son and Paulette. With many fond memories from that early part of our adulthood. Sonny will always be remembered.

Susan Peavler

September 9, 2015

My thoughts go out to you, Sandy and your son during this difficult time in your life. Sending a big hug from Iowa. I'm here if you ever want to talk. Love you!

diane hughes

September 8, 2015

MAY GOD ARMS OF COMFORT AND LOVE BE AROUND YOUR TO HELP YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME. LOVE DIANE HUGHES

Gail Noonan

September 7, 2015

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

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Memorial Events
for Stanley Dobrovolskis

Sep

13

Memorial Gathering

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Holiday Inn William Tell in the Cornell Room

6201 Joliet Road, Countryside, IL

Sep

13

Memorial service

5:00 p.m.

Holiday Inn William Tell in the Cornell Room

6201 Joliet Road, Countryside, IL

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5700 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60629

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