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Susan Barkowski Obituary

Barkowski, Susan M. 53, of Seneca, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Walnut Grove Village in Morris. Susan's wishes were to donate her body to science for medical research. Memorial Service for Susan will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Seneca with Rev. Kris Zierke officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home in Seneca. Susan was born July 30, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois to Theodore and Elsie (Sandstron) Garner. She married Donald Barkowski April 11, 1987 in Chicago. She worked as a Certified Nurse's Aid at the Hygienic Institute in LaSalle, Illinois. She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Seneca and Women of the Moose of Ottawa. She is survived by her loving husband, Don, and her son, Michael Barkowski of Berwyn. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorials may be directed to Our Saviors Lutheran Church. The online guestbook may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.ottawafuneralhome.com. Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home 135 Lincoln Street, Seneca, IL 61360 815-357-6172 www.ottawafuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 17, 2012.

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JoAnna Sandstrom Braker

August 14, 2025

My dad always commented on this obituary around this time of year. Yesterday was my mom's (Aunt Gail's) birthday and on my way home, I heard Spirit in the Sky, which was a song I heard with him over the years. I hope your spirits are all up there together. I love you guys.

Uncle Bill and Aunt Gail Sandstrom

August 11, 2021

You will always be in our hearts and memories.

Bill and Gail Sandstrom

August 12, 2020

We miss you dear niece along with your cousins.

William Sandstrom

August 11, 2019

Susan was a dear niece and cousin for our children, we do miss her. Bill & Gail Sandstrom

August 18, 2012

To the family of Susan Barkowski may God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer - Philipians 4:6,7. My deepest sympathy

JoAnna Braker

August 18, 2012

I will always have fond memories of my cousin - may she rest in peace and may God be with Don and all that she touched during this time.

August 17, 2012

It is with great sadness we send this note to Susan's husband, Don. Your care for Susan through this time is an inspiration to all of us. God Bless You! Uncle Don and Aunt Mary

Matt Sandstrom

August 17, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of Susan's passing. She was courageous with her fight. God's blessings to Don as he copes with the great loss of Susan.

William & Gail Sandstrom

August 17, 2012

May Susan's soul rest in peace. May Don take comfort in knowing he did all he could do for Susan.

The Staff of Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home

August 17, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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