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Mary Gronkiewicz Obituary

Mary Gronkiewicz, nee Balonek, entered into eternal life on May 1, 2011, at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Edmund J.; loving mother of Deacon Edmund Gronkiewicz; proud aunt of many nieces and nephews. Graveside service on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside IL. Interment to follow. Memorials to the Bishop Abramowicz Seminary, 750 N. Wabash, Chicago IL 60611, appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Walter L. Sojka FuneralHome

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 3, 2011.

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May 6, 2011

Ed,

I am sorry to hear about your mother. I will keep you and her in my thoughts and prayers.

David Egan

May 5, 2011

Dear Ed,
I'm very sorry for your loss. Cherish many wonderful memories of you dear mother.
Laina, Catholic Charities

May 4, 2011

Please accept my sympathy and prayers for your beloved Mother.

Virginia Cudecki

Ryszard Jakubowski

May 3, 2011

My Condolence.

Jim and Pat Schwake

May 3, 2011

Dear Ed,
Our condolences and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Sonia Ness

May 3, 2011

Ed, I'm sure you made your mother very proud and brought her much joy. My thoughts are with you as you bid her farewell until you are reunited.

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