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SOPHIA VONCZYK Obituary

Sophia D. Vonczyk, age 52, suddenly April 16, 2011 in San Francisco, CA. Born Deborah Anne Zamorski in Chicago, childhood resident of Chicago and Schiller Park. An artist and writer she later lived in Arizona, Hawaii and California. She is survived by her dear friend Eric van Bezooijen; her mother Wilma Zamorski of Elgin; three sisters, Theresa (Steven) Bjerklie, Nancy (Noel Peaslee) Zamorski, Diane (Theodore) Kloba; niece Terri Peaslee, and a large extended family. Preceded in death by her father John Zamorski. Memorial services Friday, June 3, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the Neptune Society Columbarium, One Loraine Court, San Francisco, CA 94118. For information: (415) 752-7891 or http://www.neptune-society.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 2, 2011.

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Adrian Goldman

October 14, 2018

There are people who change one's lives over and over again, and you were one of them. It has been seven years since a shocking call from Eric, and, when my mind stops whirling with the quotidian, I can still catch myself hearing your absence in my heart.

DIane Kloba

June 3, 2013

2 years since your Memorial and I think of you with love each and every day.

February 9, 2013

Debbie,

You are missed. May your spirit be free forever... Jeff Talaga

Gina Hull

November 7, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of Sophia's passing. I was her Realtor & friend here in Arizona, but lost touch with her when she moved from Sedona to Prescott. I did get a Christmas card a couple of years ago and she told me she had moved back to San Francisco. I will forever remember her quiet way and the friendship that we shared. May you rest in peace.

1973 - East Leyden Dayz

Diana Faust

August 30, 2011

Diana Faust

August 30, 2011

Debbie! OMG! what happened!

It's been 25+ years since I've seen you, always wondered about you, I still have some nick-nacks from high school that you gave me. I'll never forget all our adventures that we experienced. The "Hyatt House" has your name written all over it!

Oh, and they finally replaced all the lockers at East Leyden with your "Z" scratched into them! LOL!!

I always was drawn to your originality and zest for life, every day we hung out was a "story" .. and so many stories!

You really grew up to be a beautiful woman, full of charm and charisma - I can see by your "names" you remained true to your unique character.. I wish we would have connected again, at least one more time..

Love Always,

"LOWRY"

Eric van Bezooijen

August 1, 2011

I was imagining recently what my life would have been like if I had never met you and it's an impossible task. Through you, I have seen, heard, learned, and experienced so much and so much of what I am today is what you helped create. You always knew how highly I thought of you and how much I loved you; I can still see your beautiful face with your golden orbs (eyes) smiling at me. No one else saw the world the way you did and for that I will always be grateful. A day has not gone by where I have not thought of you.

Diane Marie Kloba

July 31, 2011

I miss you so much. I wish you were back here with me. You always meant so much to me. I Love you always

Michael Dang

June 20, 2011

Euphrasia - I miss you dearly. You were always so encouraging and excited about educational and creative endeavors. I could always count on you to cheer me on about learning something new, and you had such a sincere appreciation for art and creation. Thank you so much for leaving behind beautiful art work and wonderful memories. I will continue to think about your laughter and your spirit. You will never be forgotten, and you could have no replacement because you are a true original. Love, Michael Dang

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