Alice Karen Bonkowski

Alice Karen Bonkowski obituary

Alice Karen Bonkowski

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Alice Bonkowski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services LTD. on Oct. 5, 2025.

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Alice Karen Bonkowski, born October 19, 1943, peacefully passed away on September 30, 2025. Karen is the daughter of Robert and Alice Karls of Palatine, IL She had a wonderful marriage to Edward Bonkowski for sixty years and has three lovely children, Stephen, James and Matthew, and two grandchildren, Logan and Dylan. Karen is a graduate of the Michael Reese Hospital School of Nursing and diligently worked as a Hospice Nurse during the final 25 years before her retirement. During her retirement she demonstrated several artistic abilities and created a number of lovely artworks, a talent she inherited from her mother.

In lieu of flowers parties can make a donation in Karen's name to the Avenues to Independence, 515 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL, 60068.

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Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services LTD.

330 West Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL 60195

Send Flowers

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Memorial service

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330 West Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL 60195

Send Flowers