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LISA BUKOWSKI Obituary

Lisa M. Pollard Bukowski, 39, beloved daughter of Patricia, nee Harvey, and Wayne Pollard; loving mother of Olivia; precious niece of Suzanne (Michael) Latronica; Linda (Mark) Jendras and David Harvey; fond cousin of Angie, Elizabeth, Andrew and Adam. Resting at the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m. Chapel Service 10 a.m., Friday, August 20, 2010. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 708-448-6000.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 18, 2010.

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Thomas

February 5, 2024

Just learning of this moment, and as with Chuck Wagner,
I too had the privilege to have grown up with Lisa graduating with her from both Covington and OLCHS. God Bless you Lisa and your family!

Robin Kamberos

August 15, 2011

I love you lisa and will never forget the strong, and amazing heart that you had. you always made me smile and you will forever be in my heart.

wayne pollard

January 8, 2011

The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life.
Lisa was my perfect blossom...

-Her father.

Kate Simenas

October 27, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss, Lisa was a very special person. I first met her back when I was 16 at Sportmart. I know she will be in the hearts of everyone who she came across. My thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of her.

Angela Meyers

October 17, 2010

~You are in my Heart forever, my Soul Sister.I know you are with me still, yet finally at peace and free from pain.I shall continue to keep the memories of your Beautiful Spirit alive for Eternity.I am grateful to have been touched by an Angel such as you for my entire life.You could only have been taken from us for a higher purpose, and to shed your light in a better place.I will never say Goodbye to you-only farewell until we meet again.Thank you for always being here, my Dear Cousin... I Love You ~

Pat Longanecker

August 28, 2010

My condolences to the family.

Kathleen Siniawski

August 25, 2010

Dear Wayne, Pat, Linda, Marcus, Adam, Andy, Suzanne, Elizabeth,Angie, and Dave,
I am so very sorry to hear of Lisa. My deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Nancy Kostelny

August 25, 2010

Pat, Linda and Suzanne,
Dearest sympathy of Lisa. Lisa will be in my prayers along with all of you and if you ever need to talk, please call me. Nancy Kostelny 708-254-0925

Brenda Van Oss

August 22, 2010

Dear Wayne & Pat and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Lisa. Rachelle told me she had recently passed away and forwarded this to me.Lisa was a wonderful person and I will always remeber her beauftiful smile. My deepest and sincere sympathy to all of you.

Tim Jendrzejak

August 21, 2010

Lisa, ank you for being you. I will always sit back and smile thinking about our walks home from HS and our "Club" meetings at Premos. :) . Thanks for being my friend. Rest in Peace girl, Love you always @-->---

Danielle Ferone

August 21, 2010

God's table will have another beautiful smile.

Chuck Wagner

August 20, 2010

My condolences to Lisa's family. I hope you find comfort knowing your daughter was highly regarded and loved by many friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I was privileged to have grown up with Lisa graduating with her from both Covington and OLCHS. I always appreciated her kindness and sense of humor. She was always a class act and a sweetheart.

A fond memory I'll never forget is dancing with Lisa at our 20-year high school reunion.

Sandy Hatton

August 20, 2010

Pat and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy.

Joe&Barb wotanek

August 20, 2010

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

Eric Nichols

August 19, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are forever with you Lisa, and my heart goes out to your family. Rest in Peace.

August 19, 2010

Goodbye Lisa, we will miss you!!
Love, Kailee and Isabelle Piwowarczyk and Bianca Bafia

Cheryl Michals

August 19, 2010

My condolences to the Bukowski/Pollard families. Coaching Lisa at OLCHS was one of the highlights of my career. My favorite memory was the conference meet in '88. We needed to win the 4 x 4 to be champions. Lisa was the anchor and even though she just finished the mile only 15 min earlier, she held off Sandburg's best runner to seal the victory. She was so talented! Lisa, Rest in Peace.

Kirk Ward

August 19, 2010

The world will be a lesser place without you in it. You will be missed very, very much.

Michelle Zyburt/Smolka

August 19, 2010

Lisa, you wil be truley missed by everyone. The angeles are blessed to have you with them. Dance away sweetie!!!

ann mrakovcic

August 19, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

August 19, 2010

I wish I could be there to support you guys in your grief - baaahhhhhh, the tyranny of distance. May the memorial service be as joyous as such things can be, tempered with such incredible sadness. I wish I had gotten to know Lisa better in her short time. That was my loss entirely. My heart and hugs go out to all family members and friends; my thoughts are with you. Bec Reed, and wee Alice Linton-Smith.

Jeff Martin

August 19, 2010

Lisa you will truly be missed but always remembered. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Pollard and Bukowski families. May God bless you and your family during this time.

Michelle Zyburt/Smolka

August 18, 2010

Lisa, you will be truly missed by all. The angels up above are blessed to have you. Rest in peace sweetie.

Michelle Ambrose/Bafia

August 18, 2010

My deepest condolences to the Bukowski/Pollard family.Lisa"s strength and courage touched my life, and ill never forget her. If you can read this from heaven, i love you Lisa and I'll see you when I get there

Michelle Ambrose/Bafia

August 18, 2010

My deepest condolences to the Bukowski/Pollard family. Lisa"s strength and courage has touched my life, and I will never forget her.If you can read this from heaven, I Love you Lisa, and i"ll see you when I get there.

Jen Norris (Scholz)

August 18, 2010

May your heart and soul be at peace. I am blessed to have known you.

Steven Martin

August 18, 2010

My deepest condolences to the Pollard/Bukowski families. God just added another angel in heaven last night. May you rest in peace.

Chris DiCola(Saddler)

August 18, 2010

Lisa you will be missed deeply, and remembered aways.

Brian Manthey

August 18, 2010

Deepest sympathies to the family. May you rest in peace Lisa.

Louise Pfeiffer

August 18, 2010

Lisa, your courage in the face of adversity was remarkable. You were an inspiration to all of us. Rest in peace. May your memory be eternal in our hearts.

Don Quaid

August 18, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pollard/Bukowski family. May God bless you, Lisa!!!

Cindy Dye-Swiercz

August 18, 2010

I Sent Angels To Ur Bed To Wake You Up And Asked Them To Surround Ur Heart With Love, Touch Ur Face With A Rose, And Wish No Pain In Heaven.

Anna Chasteen

August 18, 2010

Sweet Lisa, you have touched my life in so many ways. I will never forget our Covington Days, OLCHS Days, cross country and all the laughs we shared. RIP, I will never forget you.

Dawn Jaske

August 18, 2010

Until we meet again my friend, Dance with the Angels :)

Norm Chavosky

August 18, 2010

Lisa, In a short period of time you have made a huge impact on my life. When I think of you I smile and I always will.

Norm Chavosky

August 18, 2010

Lisa, in a short period of time you have made a huge impact on my life. Thinking of you brings a smile to my face and it always will.

Jenny (Smith) Kilian

August 18, 2010

I have many fond memories of Lisa from school at Covington. My sincere condolences to her family and loved ones. May she rest in peace.

John Ellis

August 18, 2010

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

Lisa Macek

August 18, 2010

Gods Garden
God looked around his garden
And found an empty place
He then looked down upon the earth
And saw your tired face
He put his arms around you
And lifted you to rest
Gods garden must be beautiful
He has the very best
He knew that you were suffering
He knew you were in pain
He knew that you would never
Get well on earth again
He saw the road was getting rough
And the hills were hard to climb
So he closed you weary eyelids
And whispered, "Peace bethine"
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn't go alone
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home
Anon

Dawn Jaske

August 18, 2010

Until we we meet again my friend, Dance with the Angels :)

The Palkovics Family

August 18, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. You will be missed dearly by all who knew you.

Michael & Lee Ann Kielar

August 18, 2010

You have touched so many lives. You will never be forgotten.

Steven Martin

August 18, 2010

Today is a sad day. God rest in peace Lisa. My condolences to the Pollard/Bukowski family.

Bobbie Heft-Eggert

August 18, 2010

Good bye my kind friend. You were everything anyone could've ever asked for in a friend & more. Your unique smile & laugh will be missed, but not forgotten. I know you'll have the angels laughing up in heaven like you did so many of us here on earth. I love you and miss you already.

Willie Tibbetts (Gausman)

August 18, 2010

Fresh chips, our special day to Navy Pier and the Bean, Breakfast clubs, all the time you spent with me and cheers to all the joy and laugh you gave to those in your life. Keeping your memories alive and will think of you, your mom and Livi from here on out. Love you!

Mindi Verhaeghe

August 18, 2010

Rest in Peace Lisa your pain is no longer with you! We will miss you dearly but you are no longer suffering. Olivia will be loved by many and will be well taken care of. I will miss you Lisa..

Jennifer Kozel

August 18, 2010

Lisa you have always inspired me with your upbeat attitude at anything that was thrown your way. You will be dearly missed by so many, all whom love you! Rest in peace Lisa...until we meet again.

Gail Top

August 18, 2010

Although words seem inadequate to express the profound sadness I feel and there are no words that can really help, it was 'words' that brought us together. I will miss her beautiful face and our discussions. My sincerest condolences.

Scott Pitts

August 18, 2010

Going to miss you Lisa... Will never forget you.

Jen Long

August 18, 2010

:)

Jamie Naughton/Busse

August 18, 2010

Rest in Peace dear Lisa! You have touched many lives and will never be forgotten!

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