Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

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Bernadine Skiba, "Bernie"

Passed away on November 1, 2021

Bernadine Skiba (nee Kowalczyk), age 82.  Late of the East Side.  Passed away November 1, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late Al (Ret. CPD) Skiba.  Loving mother of Dr. Paul J. (Rachel) Skiba and Sharon (William) Lyons. Devoted grandmother of Noah, Daniel, and Grace.  Dearest sister of Barbara (Bob) Marciniak. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by her sister Lorraine Golon and brothers: Vince, Norb, and John “Buddy” Kowalczyk.  Bernie was a member of the Secular Order of the Servants of Mary, former member of the St. Jude Mother’s Club, Mt. Carmel Mother’s Club and Annunciata Parish Council.  Visitation Wednesday, November 3, 2021 3-8 pm.  Funeral Services Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 10:00 am from the Elmwood Chapel to Our Lady of Nazareth Church (formerly Annunciata Church).  Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am.  Interment private.  For more information 773-731-2749 or www.elmwoodchapel.com

Funeral

Prayers at Elmwood Chapel
Thursday, November 4, 2021 - 10:00 am

Funeral Mass:
Our Lady of Nazareth (formerly Annunciata Church)
11128 S. Avenue G
Chicago, Illinois 60617
Thursday, November 4, 2021 - 10:30 am

Visitation Location

East Side
11200 S. Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 731-2749

Map

Visitation Information

Wednesday, November 3, 2021 - 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm

Condolences
"Bernie My dear twin Sister I will miss you more than the ocean is deep. Who will I chat with twice a day? Yes we know its ahead for all.I wanted more time with you!! Never enough why? Please watch over us.. I will be there just another day, it won’t be long. We loved 🥰 each more then anyone on this earth! That is because we planned it in Moms womb. We are one."
- Barbara Marciniak
November 2, 2021 2:26 pm
"Wishing her eternal peace My heartfelt thoughts and prayers for the family"
- Deepak Kapoor
November 2, 2021 4:57 pm
"Prayers and blessings as Auntie Bernie a Grand person as you cross to heaven."
- Scott and Joanne Wertheim
November 3, 2021 1:06 am
"Bernie Skiba and Brother Brian convinced me to be part of Annunciata’s Parish Council back in the 1980’s. My late wife, Rita was a Eucharistic minister and taught CCD classes, my children were altar servers. Bernie and I attended seminar and workshops with other Council members to help the parish grow. We had the opportunity to meet Francis Cardinal George the days before he was elevated from Archbishop. Bernie commissioned Rita and I to complete a cross stitch sampler as a gift for daughter Sharon’s wedding, I saw her frequently as her husband Al and I were both ushers at the noon mass. We helped choose a new Pastor, new principal and helped initiate the celebration for Our Lady of Guadalupe at Annunciata as more Hispanic parishioners attended mass. Bernie Skiba and family were there always at the ready to help. God bless Bernie and the entire Skiba family. She was a person to remember. I was proud to call her my friend. "
- John Stahl
November 3, 2021 10:33 am
"Sharon, I am so truly sorry for the loss of your mom. Now I know from where your friendly smile comes from. Prayers and Blessings to the Skiba and Kowalczyk Families. Take care. Kim Bartuska (nee Bakovich. Seton 1984)"
- Kimberly Bartuska
November 4, 2021 8:47 am
"Our deepest condolences to Bernie’s family during this difficult time. May she find everlasting peace. "
- Mike & Lily Pavlovic with Family
November 4, 2021 7:11 pm
"To Sharon and Paul I offer my deepest condolences on your loss. I remember your mom being a wonderful woman. May she rest in peace. "
- John Kopilas
November 6, 2021 10:54 am
Candles Lit
"Out deepest condolences. "
- Comfort Keepers
November 2, 2021 10:54 am
"I am going to miss this lady. May she rejoice in the happiness of the Lord, blessed Mother, and her husband and family up there. "
- Karen M Pietrusinski
November 2, 2021 7:49 pm