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Elaine Barkei Obituary

Barkei, Elaine M. age 82, of Naperville, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove. Born October 5, 1928 in Aurora, IL. Elaine is survived by three sisters: Dorothy (Vince) Collins, Ruth Barkei, and Marilyn (David) Vanden Brook. Aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents: Louis and Anna Barkei, sisters: Mildred Hill, Bernice Schwartz, and Joan Gelpratric. Brothers: Gilbert, LeRoy, and Paul Barkei. Elaine was a life long Naperville resident. She retired from Northern Trust Bank after 27 years of service. Elaine was also a member of SS. Peter & Paul Church. She enjoyed travel and needlework. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, March 5th 11:00 AM at SS. Peter & Paul Church, 36 N. Ellsworth Street, Naperville, IL 60540. Interment is private. Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60540 assisted the family with arrangements. For more info, please call 630-355-0213 or www.friedrich-jones.com

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Published by Naperville Sun on Mar. 4, 2011.

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March 4, 2011

Very sorry to read of Elaine's passing. We
go back a long way. We were both in the
class of 1946 at Naperville High School. My
sincere sympathy to her family.
Alice (Scroggins) Trierweiler

Christine Larkin

March 3, 2011

God bless you, Aunt Elaine. You are an amazing woman, and it was a privilege to know you.

C. Syd

March 3, 2011

I am sorry for your loss. God is aiding the weak and providing answers to those who are searching. He loves you personally and cares about you, so talk to him in prayer.

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