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Janet Bartecki Obituary
Janet Lou Bartecki, nee Stevens, age 53. Beloved wife of Kenneth C. Bartecki. Loving mother of Brent Diggins (fiance Melissa Blomstrand), Janelle, Alyssa and Kendall; cherished mother to Lori (Rob) Finke, Jennifer (Mike) Kambesis and Nicole (John) Groene; devoted grandmother of Jacob, Alex and Addison; dear daughter of William and the late Lucille Stevens; fond sister of Bill, Cheryl and Jim (Marybeth); caring aunt of Lucas and Kevin Stevens and many other nieces and nephews. Memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Ste. 1200 Chicago, IL 60601 or Trinity Hospice, 85 W. Algonquin Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60005. Memorial Mass Tuesday 11:30 a.m. St. Theresa Church, 465 N. Benton, Palatine. Interment Private. Memorial visitation Monday 5 to 8 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine.
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D.D. M.
October 29, 2008
I knew here as a young free spirit. She was full of energy and laughter. I always flet good being around her. She gave my life a since of direction, she made me want to know, she made me want to love.
Jane Monchunski
February 21, 2008
I enjoyed Jan's company during the summers at Bayshore in Wisconsin, and we had some fun times together. It won't be the same without her there. My deepest sympathies to her family.
Debbie Slowinski
February 19, 2008
My deepest empathy to Cheryl and the Bartecki & Stevens families. May you find comfort in the many warm and fun memories you have of Janet. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Vern & Pam Schilf
February 19, 2008
Lori, Rob and Bartecki family
Our heartfelt sympathies in your time of sorrow. You're in our prayers.
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Pete & Wallie Lentz
February 18, 2008
Khalil Gibran wrote, "For what is it to die, but to stand in the sun and melt into the wind? And when the Earth has claimed our limbs, then we shall truly dance." Dance away, Jan...you will be sorely missed by so many. Your kind spirit will remain in our hearts. We extend our deepest condolences to the Bartecki family.
Jeff & Vicki Sykes
February 18, 2008
We were very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Pam & Vern Schilf
February 18, 2008
Lori,Rob and Bartecki Family
Our deepest sympathies on your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you in this difficult time
Jeff Lisy
February 18, 2008
Mrs. Bartecki was a kind and loving mother. I grew up with Diggs and I could see how she cared for all of her children. I would like to give my deepest sympathy to the Bartecki family and my good friend Diggs.
Tom & Ruth Myers
February 18, 2008
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Scott Davis
February 18, 2008
To the Bartecki family, Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. For once I don't know what to say. I've known Ken and Jan for over 25 years. They were lucky to have had that time together. And to Ken, I'd like to say that you were always a good friend and really were a mentor to me all those years at May & Speh and I will forever be grateful. You and your lovely family are in our thoughts and prayers. I know God will give you the strength to get through this very difficult time. Take care. All our love, Scott and Judi Davis and family
Tim Bastic
February 18, 2008
My dear cousin Janet was always full of life growing up together. The Thanksgiving dinners at Aunt Lou and Uncle Bill's were awesome.
May her soul rest in the peace of our Dear Lord. Cheryl's right, Jan and Aunt Lou have a lot of catching up to do!
Love your cousins,
Tim & Janice Bastic & Family.
Joanne Wojcik
February 17, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Glenn & Mary Ann Groebli
February 17, 2008
To Ken and the Girls,
Please accept our deepest sympathy with the loss of Jan. Even though we have been out of touch for a while, she has always been in our prayers and thoughts. We will miss her and her smile.
Cindy Zoltek
February 17, 2008
To the Bartecki family,
Although I only knew Janet for a brief time, I was glad that I did. What a vitality for life she had and how she loved to share it! May your memories sustain you and bring you comfort.
My deepest sympathy to all of you on your loss. And may you find the love of God's arms to help you cope during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
A Little Angel
February 17, 2008
Bernice Furtak
February 17, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Bartecki family. Jan will always be remembered by me as a lovely, fun-filled lady who cared deeply for her family and friends. She will be missed. I will keep Jan and her family in my prayers. Regards, Bernice Furtak
Halloween '07 - Lady Luck Bartecki with a piece of cotton candy!
February 17, 2008
Janet Lou Bartecki
Cheryl Stevens
February 17, 2008
My sister loved life! Although her passing has saddened us all, let us find comfort in knowing that her life energy will remain with us both directly and indirectly until we, too, are called into eternal peace and united with our loved ones.
Being the first born of the siblings, she was the leader. When she experienced something in life that was awesome to her, “you must do it, too!” It didn’t matter if you shared that you tackled a black diamond ski run in Colorado, with moguls, in a mountain top snow storm, and made it to the base in one piece, . . . “you should go to this Caribbean cruise at this month for this fare, because it’s just the best thing ever!” She loved to share good things in her life and wanted us all to participate in them, too!
Her generosities within the community and with her family and friends were astounding. One cannot accomplish these things without great life love and energy.
We may question why someone who loved life so much, would be taken at such a young age. We may never know for sure, but perhaps the God of life and nature, as stated in the classic prayer, The Our Father, determined that her will has been done. It is time for the kingdom of heaven for Janet. And in honoring her life, her love, her accomplishments, and her enthusiasms that have touched all of us, she has executed a job well done.
Oh, and one more thing. I know in my heart she would want all of us to go on and live life to the fullest, and for sure, have a Halloween party!
Have fun in Heaven, dear sister, and say hello to mom.
With love,
Cheryl
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