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JOEL WINKOWSKI Obituary

Joel D. Winkowski, of Rockford, formerly of Park Ridge, beloved son of Bob and Karoline; fondest brother or Gary (the late Cindi), Bob (Elizabeth), Keri, Lorelle (Manny) Mueller, Tom (Penny), Dwight, Marnie (Kirk) Phlegar and Jeffrey Cragg; dearest uncle of Kandice Krettler, Jon (Becky) Krettler, Aniela (Sam) Paneno, Collin Winkowski, Vanessa (Marcus) Hale, Adaline Winkowski, Jessica and Ryan Mueller, T.J., Nathan and Kendra Winkowski, Hayley, Thomas and Eric Phlegar; grand-uncle of Giada Paneno; loving nephew to many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation Friday, March 5, 3 to 8 p.m. at the RYAN-PARKE FUNERAL HOME, 120 S. Northwest Hwy (2 blks. S. of Touhy) Park Ridge. Service Saturday, 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joel's name to the ARC, 1222 East State St., Rockford, IL 61104 or www.arcow.org and Children's Memorial Hospital, 2300 Children's Plaza, Chicago, IL 60614 appreciated. Funeral Info 847-823-1171.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 4, 2010.

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Gerry Lakome

March 8, 2010

May the love of family and friends comfort you in your time of grief. Joel will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Janet & Chet Balwierczak & Family

March 6, 2010

Dear Bob & Karoline and family. During this difficult time, it is hard to find the right words of comfort, but please know our deepest condolences and prayers are with you. Keep his memory in your heart and he will always be with you.

Rosemarie Hale

March 5, 2010

Dearest Bob, Karoline and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. We hope that you will find some comfort in the treasured memories of Joel, who will always live on in your hearts....After the dark clouds, the sunshine. After life's sorrows, the comfort of peace. God bless you all, Rosemarie, Dean and family xx

alexis malachowski

March 4, 2010

Bob & Karoline,my mom, Marge & I were so sorry to hear about Joel. I will miss him very much at the ARC and I know everyone else will miss him too. He was a part of our little ARC family and a great friend. I share your sadness but I know in heaven he will play his CD's for all the angels. love alexis malachowski

March 4, 2010

To my brother Joel- Know that you were truly loved even in those times you might have doubted it. What I will remember most are the smiles and laughter. Love ya, Jeff

Norwood Pharmacy

March 4, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

john Kilroy

March 4, 2010

I miss Joel.He always came to our dart matches when he was in Park Ridge.We had lunch together sometimes at Johnny's.Him and his cat Pita-one of my fondest memories of Joel.! See you later pal!!

Nadya Lebedeva

March 4, 2010

My thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences go out to the Winkowski family in this difficult time... Keep him in your hearts where he will always live on...

March 4, 2010

Dear Bob,Karoline,and Family Mike and I are sorry for the lost of your son. Our prayers are with you Mike and Diane McBride

Dee Baxter

March 4, 2010

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

Jane Bratanch

March 4, 2010

We will all miss our cousin. He was always fun to laugh and talk to. Gone way too early. Jane, John, Nick & Jeff.

Bob Lakome

March 4, 2010

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

The Staff of Ryan-Parke Funeral Home

March 4, 2010

Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.

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