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Barbara Chwastek Obituary
Barbara Helena Chwastek, 77, was born May 2, 1947 in Germany to Josef and Irena (nee Scholz) Karwacki. She died Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Before retiring, Mrs. Chwastek was an operations manager for an insurance company. She was a member of the Plum Grove Book Review and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her cats, Jacques and Coco.
Sponsored by family friends, the Chwasteks, Barbara's family immigrated to the United States when she was just nine years old. Fate later reconnected Barbara with Peter Chwastek who were family friends as infants in Germany. They eventually married and embarked on a journey of love and companionship that lasted a lifetime.
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Alexandra.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Peter; and her parents.
Funeral services are private.
Memorials may be given to PAWS Chicago, www.pawschicago.org/how-to-help/donate.
Funeral Information and condolences can be given at www.GlueckertFuneralHome.com or (847) 253-0168.
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Tina Smith Arpino
September 29, 2024
Hi Alex. I saw your mom's obituary in the paper and wanted to express my sympathies. I was your mother's dentist (and yours) for a number of years. I really liked her and enjoyed when she came in for appointments. I know you two were very close and I think it's important to hear that she left an impression. My condolences to you. Tina Smith, DDS
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