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Barbara Minarcik Obituary

Barbara Hanley Minarcik, R.N., age 55 of Skokie, beloved wife of John Minarcik Sr. M.D.; beloved mother of John Minarcik Jr. M.D. (Allison, M.D.) and Julia; proud grandmother of Maggie; loving daughter of Elizabeth and the late John Hanley; dear sister of John (Mary) Hanley, Daniel (Barbara) Hanley, Patrick (Renee) Hanley, Meg (Mike) Verdonck, Timothy (Carol) Hanley, Michael (Pam) Hanley, Marybeth (Phil) Langan, and the late Tommy Hanley; dear sister-in-law of Frances (Bob) Hanus, Betty Minarcik, Stephen Minarcik and Susan (Tim) Hennessey; fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Barb's life will be held on Tuesday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie. Funeral Mass and interment private. Memorials may be made to The Benedictine Sister Infermary of St. Scholastica, 7430 N. Ridge Blvd., Chicago, IL 60645. Funeral info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 12, 2005.

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David Lamos

July 16, 2005

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy. Barbara was a very caring,loyal and loving person. I wish you all peace at this difficult time.

Regina Greely

July 15, 2005

Barb, you will be missed by many. I will never forget your smile and the way you made others laugh. You were a very giving individual who has beautiful children to carry on the Hanley spirit. Like my sister Roberta, I too appreciated the ear piercing. You were a terrific cousin! Your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.

Earley Elshot-Sardjo, M.D.

July 15, 2005

Dear John,



My heart goes out for you and your family. I don't know you personally, but I feel the friendship from the few contacts we've had.

I've spoken to Barb only once,the day she came out from the hospital. I was surprised she sounded so strong. She must have been a beautiful person.



Regards to you and your family.

Zulema Seligsohn

July 12, 2005

My heart goes out to you, dear Popeye, and to your whole family. Be comforted in your friends and all who love you, personally and in cyberspace. I am so sorry fo your loss. She was much too young.

Marty Howard

July 12, 2005

To John (Popeye) and family:

My sincere condolences.

Marty Howard, from your Cru family

Donna Roche

July 12, 2005

Barb was truly one of the most exceptional people I have ever met. Even though I only knew her for 2 years, I feel that my life was better because of knowing her. She truly was an inspiration to me as she never had a bad day or a frown on her face. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word for anyone that needed it. She was the epitome of the word "Friend". I truly feel blessed to have known her. I will always remember her kindness, her love of family, sense of humor, and especially her courage.

Patrick Hurley

July 12, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the Minarcik and Hanley families.



With deepest sympathy, Patrick

Roberta "Robin Hurley" Bigger

July 12, 2005

Barbara was a beautiful woman and a wonderful cousin. When I think of her, the first thing that comes to mind is her smile. It symbolized her personality - bright and beautiful. I will always have fond memories of her and the kindnesses she showed her younger cousin. She visited SC when we were young; she pierced my ears when she finished nursing school and she was always there to listen with a caring ear.



Her mother, her brothers and sisters, John, Johnny and Julia are in my thoughts and prayers.



Love,

Roberta

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