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Bernice Kotewa Obituary


Bernice R. Kotewa, nee Peterkovich, age 89, of Brookfield, beloved wife of the late Chester J.; loving mother of Larry

(Michelle), Dennis, Kathy Ruzic; proud grandmother of Denise (Dave) Brothers, Gregory, Valerie and Ryan (Candice); great-grandmother of Kaleb, Isabella and Ryan Jr.; dear sister of the late Lorraine Mulac, John Peterkovich. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-WestchesterFuneral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, IL (2 blks W. of Mannheim Rd.) on Friday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from funeral home to St. Louise de Marillac Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For futher info call 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.



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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 11, 2008.

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Denise (Kotewa) Brothers

December 12, 2008

Grandma,
We are going to miss you so much! Your memories will forever hold a place in our hearts, like your love for the Cubbies, your never ending 39th Birthday and your special recipes for eggs, meatballs, and cheese spaghetti! We love you very much!
Dave, Denise, Izzy and Bunny

December 11, 2008

Mom
I miss you so much. I want you back with me but knowing you are with Daddy now will comfort me in the days to come.
I love you!
Kathy

Kairis Family

December 11, 2008

Aunt Kathy and family,
How fortunate we are that we keep forever the memories of those we loved and the time we shared together. May God's love heal your sorrow and softly replace your heartache with warm loving memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Love,
Dave, Suzie, Wes, Raquel & Austin

Mimi Bonanno

December 11, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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December 11, 2008

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