Barbara Wzorek, age 95, passed away at the home of her son Andrew & wife Sharon on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 in Mazon, IL. She was born in Ostrow, Poland to Michal and Franciszka (Wawrzyniak) Musiala. During WWII, she endured forced labor in Germany. She met and married Stanley in the relocation camp known as (UNRRA) United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration. She finally settled in Chicago, IL. Barbara was employed by Chas A. Stevens & Co. in the cashier’s office. Retiring in Downers Grove, she was a member of St. Mary of Gostyn Catholic Church and later Mazon Baptist Church. Barbara enjoyed cooking, entertaining, knitting, crochet and sewing, as well as going to the beach on her many trips to Florida. She is preceded in death by husband Stanley Frank. Survived by a loving family that includes her children: George (Karen) of Downers Grove, IL, Mary Drewry (Judson) of Lakeland, FL, Isabell Caputo (Philip) of Homer Glen, IL and Andrew (Sharon) of Mazon, IL. Barbara also leaves behind thirteen grandchildren and forty great-grandchildren. The family thanks all care givers from Joliet Hospice for their kind care. Visitation will be held at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th St., Downers Grove, on Wed., Dec. 30, 2020 from 9:30-11:30 am. Followed by a Funeral Mass held at St. Mary of Gostyn Catholic Church, 444 Wilson St., Downers Grove, IL at 12 noon. Entombment will follow Mass at Resurrection Mausoleum, Justice, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lighthouse for the Blind, 206 Ave. D. NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881 or Joliet Area Community Hospice 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431. Condolences may be left for the family at www.hjfunerals.com Funeral home phone 630/964-6500
RIP dear sweet friend. You were very much loved by us. We always looked forward to your visits to Florida. Your beautiful smile and kind words were always welcomed. Our hearts are filled with tears but our Spirit rejoices that you are with our Lord Jesus. Until we meet again – Love, Bill & Pat Joppien
Thank you Pat and Bill, mom loved you both. I appreciate our friendship and the times mom and all of us spent together.
Mary
Prayers, sorry for the loss, was a good lady.
Thank you for your tender words of comfort.
Mary
Such a beautiful picture of Barbara. I am sure she liked it, because she was always very particular about her hair, etc. She was a very lovely lady and fun to be around. I used to pick her up for our luncheon date with two other friends at Gong Ho. She loved their food.
I am very sorry for your lose and mine too.
Hi Loretta,
So appreciate your coming to the funeral home. Yes mom was always very particular about her hair. And she loved getting together with her friends. Chinese food was her favorite.
Mary
Mary – We are so sorry to hear your mom has passed – our condolences and prayers to you and all the family at this very sad time – may she RIP – with love from all us Cape Town Giliams.
Thank you Ros and all the Cape Town Giliam’s,
I and the family appreciate your condolences and prayers.
Mary
sending You Mary, your Siblings and Children, Nikki, Kevin, Marc and extended family love and light at this very sad time. A Mother, Gandmother, Great Grandmother, friend, lived a full life and blssed with the most magnificent family. She will live long in your hearts.
May she rest in peace.
Tam and Roy. U.K.
Thank you Tam and Roy for your kind and thoughtful words, they are very much appreciated.
Mary
So sorry for your loss. She had a tough life. You took good care of her the last ten years of her life.
Iza, I am so very sorry about the passing of your Mom.Prayers to you and your family May she rest in peace.Love,Margie
Iza, I am so very sorry about the passing of your Mom.Prayers to you and your family May she rest in peace.Love,Margie
Thank you Margie. Appreciate it.
Love,
Iza
Barbara was a delightful lady who we always enjoyed seeing when she came to Lakeland. She will be missed. We are so sorry for your loss.
Rita and Ed Hafferly