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Barbara Malik Obituary
She is survived by her husband, Michael; two children, Michelle and Christopher; one sister, Carol Benak; her father-in-law, Jerry Malik; aunt, Grace Crowe; and her grandmother-in-law, Marie Skoumal. Her in-laws, Barbara (Michael) Euker, Ronald (Mary Jane) Malik and Robert Malik; nieces and nephews, Ryan, Danny, Dion (Kelly), Veronica, Joe, Robert, Christina, Heather (Eric) and Ryan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Rita Bensfield; a sister, Joan Bensfield; and her mother-in-law, Vivian Malik.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 15, 2006, 10:30 a.m. at the Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 516 S. Washington St., Naperville. Interment private. A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2005 from 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Memorial's in Barbara's name may be to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. 630-355-0264 www.beidelmankunschfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Malik
Carole Marks
December 17, 2006
For the Malik Family - I worked with Barb at AT&T in Downers Grove. I will remember Barb for her sense of humor, her laugh and her kindness,(she gave me a huge bag of maternity clothes when I was pregnant with my first son). Treasure your memories of the time you had with her.
Bill & Alice Hearne
December 16, 2006
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Lance & Lori Carlson
December 15, 2006
We have had the opportunity to meet and sit in the stands with Barbara during Chris' hockey games at Robert Morris College. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all the friends and family of Barbara.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss and we know that Barbara is now at peace and you will all meet again in eternity when God's plan is realized.
Angie Harbert
December 15, 2006
I got to know Barb through the Cancer Center. I will always remember her for her up-beat attitude. She was a good friend. I will miss her greatly.
Jillien Waldron
December 15, 2006
To the Malik Family, I only met Barb a few times at Chris' games. She was always very nice to me and my children. She had a very compassionate nature about her. With deepest sympathy, Mike and Jill Waldron
Yvonne Gonzalez
December 15, 2006
Two years ago, I had the opportunity to cross paths with you
in my first class at National. You have been a continued part
of my experience...a woman who shared her personal story
with her students. I admire and respect your knowledge,
experience, and courage to keep moving forward...
in spite of life's challenges. It feels like just yesterday that I saw you in the hallway on your way to class...with a smile on your face.
You have created a sense of partnership within our program.
As I begin my path of massage therapy, I will continue to remember
your smile and the strength behind your words of living
for your passions.
May light shine on you, Barb, as you begin a new journey.
Peace to your family.
Sue Zwit-Frantzen
December 14, 2006
I am so sorry to hear that Barb lost the battle to cancer. She was a pillar of Strength, Hope and Courage, inspiring many to forge ahead in spite of their illnesses or weaknesses. Sorry for your loss. The results of her work here on earth will live on forever. Never forget her Witty, fun loving, personality and beautiful smile.
Good Memories.......
Bobby and Amber
December 14, 2006
To the Malik family:
Our greatest sympathy goes to the entire family in this time of grieving. We will keep Barbra in our prayers always as she is in peace now.
Cheryl Dixon
December 14, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the Malik family. Barb and I became good friends when we worked together as AT&T Operators for several years. We shared many stories of our lives and children and she loved her family so very much! Barb was generous, sweet and fun and had insurmountable courage! She will be forever in my heart.
Annie Moore
December 14, 2006
What a wonderful spirit Barb had. I remember the first time she demonstrated a technique on me in massage class, I told her she has the hands of a mother so gentle and soft. She said, 'Well, that's because I am a mother' and I just bet she was a gentle and soft one at that. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. I lost my mother to lung cancer years ago and know the pain you are feeling. We, her students, would love to be present tonight but we have class. We will have a moment of silence at our graduation this Saturday in Barb's honor. Best wishes.
chris diamond
December 14, 2006
michael, michelle, christopher and carol:
i want you all to know that if barb loved you all any more than she did, there would have had to have been two of her.
quick to smile and laugh and help or just to listen or encourage. optimism that could not be broken, a spirit that flew so high here and will continue to soar ever higher.
i am sorry for your loss and pray your memories of her sustain you. barb was, and always will be, a beacon of light and inspiration for me and so many other lives she touched. i cannot forget someone who has touched my heart as she has.
Carol Schick
December 13, 2006
Barb was an inspiration to me (one of her Massage Therapy students at NUHS)because of her ever hopeful & optimistic attitude and her openness and graceful acceptance of her circumstances. To her family, please accept my prayers and sincere sympathy as you grieve her loss.
Kristin Boryca
December 13, 2006
Barb was a truly inspiring woman whose heart was big enough to welcome everyone she met into it. I went to school with Barb at National and will always remember our time there. I will keep her family in my best thoughts, always.
Laura Koubek
December 13, 2006
May Peace be with all of you. I had been praying for Barb for a long time. She will always be with us in Spirit. I worked with Barb in 1977 in Berwyn. We all had lots of fun in those days. I will keep you all in my daily prayers, Peace Be With You all.
Dianne Jacquin
December 13, 2006
To Malik family: I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss Barb greatly. We used to be workout buddies at AT&T -- every morning at the crack of dawn and again at lunch time - we were maniacs back then! I was in massage school when we'd workout and we'd talk about which muscles we were working - she got interested in massage school then and went right after she left AT&T. She was a wonderful spirit with a great attitude ALWAYS. She will be greatly missed by so many!
December 13, 2006
Barb was my 'friend' in a true sense of the word for over 30 yrs.
I had hoped and prayed that her trip to Mexico would give her the peace and healing she wanted and so deserved.
I know her spirit soars, free and whole. I will forever miss her.
Please find comfort, peace, and healing. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Eileen Leathers
December 13, 2006
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, our prayers are with you in this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Grigas Family
James Winterstein
December 13, 2006
Dear Family members,
I was privileged to know Barb as a student, faculty member and friend. I lost my wife to breast cancer and Barb and I had that common bond. She was always positive and I will miss her very much.
James Winterstein
President
National University of Health Sciences
Jeanne Ivanyi/Herren
December 13, 2006
Barb was was a beautiful person, a truely sincere and quality individual. I worked with barb for many years at AT&T, and never knew anyone who could say anything but kind words about her. I will never forget the sparkle in her eyes as she spoke of her children. What a wonderful mother she was. She will be terribly missed by so so many.
Irene DeWolf
December 13, 2006
My prayers are with your family. i had worked with Barb back in the days of Illinois Bell and at the phone center store. We also went on a couple of "girl" trips together. She was a lot of fun and I have good memories of her.
I pray for comfort and peace for you in this difficult time.
Mari Suwanski
December 13, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the Malik family for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing she will always be with you in spirit.
Sarah and Bill Adamson
December 13, 2006
Our daughter (Kathrine Nolda) is a close friend of Chris, Barb's son. Barb was a wonderful,kind and loving person to Kathrine. She will miss her dearly. Our family sends it's prayers at this time.
Kelly Weisz
December 13, 2006
I only knew Barb a short time as a student of hers in the M.T program. She was so optimistic about her trip to the spa in Mexico and we were all praying for her. I am deeply sorry for your families profound loss.
Paulette Koch
December 13, 2006
My prayers and deepiest sympathy are with you all. Barbara was quite a joy to be with. Barb was an instructior of mine at the National University Health Science Massaage training and her quick wit and sense of humor was infectious. She will be greatly missed. May she play with the angels for eternity.
Paulette M. Koch
Jerrilyn Cambron
December 13, 2006
Barb was a wonderful person and a great massage therapy teacher at National University of Health Sciences. We will miss her dearly. God bless her family during this difficult time.
Tom Bernicky
December 13, 2006
My thoughts and prayer are with those who are greiving the loss of their beloved Barbara Ann. May God watch over you.
Judy Kratville
December 13, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kathy Voss
December 13, 2006
To The Malik Family- I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Barb at AT&T in both Operator Services in Downers Grove & the Rolling Meadows CSSS. I enjoyed her sense of humor & she was always a pleasure to work with.
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