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Virginia Borkowski Obituary

Borkowski, Virginia R. (nee Wontroba) Age 91. Beloved wife of late Leonard "Lucky"; loving mother of Linda (Richard) Karl and Sharon (Dennis) Parney; dear grandmother of Steven (Carolyn) Karl, Kristen (Dino) Juarez, Kevin (Jennifer) Karl, Vincent (Amy) Schwellenbach, Megan Schwellenbach and Amy Schwellenbach; great-grandmother of 11; fond sister of late Stanley F. Wontroba. Member of S.S. Peter & Paul Friendship Club. Funeral services, Saturday, October 12th at 9:30 a.m. from the Sourek Funeral Home, 3756 S. Paulina St., Chicago to S.S. Peter & Paul Church for 10:00 a.m. mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. For information call 773-523-0829.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 9, 2013.

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October 10, 2013

To the Borkowski family and friends , I am so very sorry for your loss ,grief can be hard to bear , but our special memories can bring comfort to our hearts , may your hearts soon be comforted by these memories , as you look to God for support in the days ahead .

Carol Kroll

October 9, 2013

Linda and Sharon and family, my sympathies & prayers go out to you. I remember that last time I talked to Virginia at Lindas' house. Such a joy. We had some laughs and good memories. Virginia is at peace now and with Lucky. Love to you all.

October 9, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of our loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carrie, Ruth, Stephanie

October 9, 2013

We send our sincere condolences to the Borkowski family.May the "God of all comfort" be with you in the days ahead.

October 8, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. She will be missed. Our prayers go out to you and your family. Jerry and Nickie

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sourek Manor Funeral Home - Cicero

5645 W 35th St, Cicero, IL 60804

Oct

12

Funeral service

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Sourek Manor Funeral Home - Cicero

5645 W 35th St, Cicero, IL 60804

Oct

12

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10:00 a.m.

S.S. Peter & Paul Church

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5645 W 35th St, Cicero, IL 60804

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