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Sophie Grabarczyk Obituary

Sophie Grabarczyk, 95, beloved wife of the late Edward; dear mother of Sr. Marilyn, C.R., Teresa Otradovec, Bonita (James) Brown, Joanne (Joe) Paprocki and the late Donald (Bernice); loving grandmother of 11; great-grandmother of 20; fond sister of the late Edward (Julie) Rokicki and Stanley (Arline) Rokicki. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m. to Immaculate Conception Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Sisters of the Resurrection, 7432 W. Talcott Ave., Chicago, IL 60631 appreciated. Info: 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 11, 2011.

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May 26, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

Sandy Lopez

May 18, 2011

Sophie will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives she touched. She was a special lady who could be so witty and funny and, yet, not even know it. She will always be my "Zosia."

John Piwko and Family

May 11, 2011

Our deepest condolences on your loss.

Nelson Funeral Home (Park Ridge)

May 11, 2011

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