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Janet Vrba Obituary

Janet K. Vrba (Nee: Kulhanek), 80, of Lockport, IL, passed away February 13, 2015. She is survived by her five children; Karen (James) Bryner, Kenneth (Annelle), Leonard (Sherry), Linda (Douglas) Lein, and Mark; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her brothers Louis, Melvin, and James Kulhanek and her sister Irene Pasquini. Preceded in death by her husband, Henry Vrba. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, April 18, 2015, 10:00 AM, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 401 Brassel Street, Lockport, IL. Private Inurnment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL.

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Published by Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Feb. 22, 2015.

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Nancy Gazdziak

February 26, 2015

Karen, so sorry to read about your mom's passing. I will always remember her welcome when we stayed at your house back in high school.
Could not see you at the reunion as I was out of town. Hope to meet up soon. Love , Nancy

Marcia Aske Hurley

February 23, 2015

So sorry to learn of your Mom's passing, wonderful memories of her at Providence. You are all in my thoughts.

February 22, 2015

To The Janet Vrba Family Sorry For Your Loss. Respectfully Yours, The Gary Darin Family

Bernie Stoiber

February 22, 2015

Karen, A little note to say that you are in my thoughts & prayers. I saw that they found you for the reunion/ I just could not pull it together. But I did want you to know that I will always remember the joy & laughter that you brought to my life. Hopefully you will always think of your mom with that same sense of peace & love. My sympathy to you & all you family....Love Bernie

February 22, 2015

A wonderful lady and a dear friend. We will miss her. Lorraine Jackinoski and Jan Mackay.

Lela Phillips

February 22, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Michael & Melodye Phillips

February 22, 2015

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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