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Susan Zarnek Obituary

Zarnek, Susan Louise age 47, born October 7, 1957 died June 8, 2005, cherished daughter of Peggy Zarnek, beloved sister of Thomas Zarnek, Michael Zarnek, Kathleen Ortiz and Lynn Burchard, best friend to Anne Cederberg, and loving friend to many others. Memorial service to be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at Mt. Olive Church, 3850 N. Tripp Ave. (corner of Byron & Tripp), Chicago, 60641 from 7 to 9 p.m.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 12, 2005.

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Michael Terran

April 16, 2017

You were an amazing companion. Tough city girl with a big heart to match. Sweet, tender, perceptive and loving. Thank you for opening my eyes to a bigger world. I miss you more than I can convey here in words. Thank you for being a part of my life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Anne Cederberg

July 10, 2005

Susan, I don't know what to write. But I believe you hear my thoughts and you know my heart. You're the best. Thank you for sharing the last 16 years with me. You touched us all in so many ways and continue to do so. Your legacy is very large and continuing to grow as you teach us about love, spirit, courage and strength. I love you, Anne

Danny Cook

June 26, 2005

Dear Zarnek Family,

Deepest condolences to you from an old neighborhood acquaintance. I am truly sorry for your loss of Sue.

Danny Cook

Maria Jacobson

June 25, 2005

My prayers and thoughts to Sue and the Zarnek family. From a former St. Viator alum.

Judi Motyka (Hohman)

June 21, 2005

My heart goes out to your family and friends. I will always remember you.

Love Judi

Lydia Caruso

June 21, 2005

I will miss you.

Jeannah McElroy

June 15, 2005

My heart and sincere hopes for strength go out to the friends and family of Susan. She worked with us at Comfort Keepers in Sarasota for the last two years and just left our company May 7th.



Susan was a wonderful caregiver to our elderly clients and brought laughter, sense of security and the caring that can only come from a loving and sincere heart. She will be greatly missed by her clients and by us.



Thank you Anne for coming by our office, it was a pleasure and an honor to meet you, and to have known and worked with Susan.

Sandra McGuinn

June 15, 2005

Susan was one of our favorite patrons at the Selby Library in Sarasota. She always had a kind word for us and brought us treats regularly. She listened to our troubles and was always grateful to us for simply doing our jobs. We miss her.

Rev. James Close

June 14, 2005

Sincere sympathy from all of your friends at Mercy Home. All of God's blessings to you and your family.

Thank you Peggy for your years of service to us at Mercy Home.

Fr. Jim Close

Mark Mroz

June 14, 2005

Peggy: I am so sorry for the loss of your dear daughter. I will keep Sue, and you in my prayers and in my thoughts, especially during this time of tremdous grief. Continue to bless us with that wonderful smile and enthusiasm that you always gave the kids of Mercy Home For Boys and Girls. God bless you. Mark

Terri Brown

June 12, 2005

Susan,

They're singing our song... any song, the song of your heart and the songs of every heart you touched... somewhere tonight and always. I will cherish the many tunes we "crooned". I hope in my heart you are free of hurt and pain. I wish I could talk to you, sing with you, just be in your presence again. And in my memories of the times we shared, I will do just that.

Madame President..(you do that so well)... I carry your strength, your spirit, your gentle loving care and sense of humility with me everyday. You're Tiggerific!

Uncle Jerry Whaley

June 12, 2005

Dearest Sue,



It doesn't seem fair that your beautiful self has left this world so young, while your ol' uncle Jer is still putterin'around the landscape. I'll sure miss having the chance again to enjoy your humor, good sense and infectious laughter. You were one of a kind. I'll miss you lots.

Dolores Cox

June 12, 2005

Susan, you were a bright spot for me at WIIT. Your beautiful soul is so bright and I am sure you are safe and at peace. Above all, you are loved, valued and accepted. Above all, you are a child of the King of all Kings. I so hoped to get to know you better in ECSG. That not happening, I will see you on the other side for a reunion one glad day.

Dee Bird

June 12, 2005

Susan, I'm sorry we never got to meet in person and get to know each other, but know that your WIIT Alumni's are thinking of you and hoping you found the peace you needed in your life. We have lit a special candle for you. From your Alumni sister hood of WIIT and ECSG...safe hugz are sent your way.

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