Barbara Prusak-Sears
Barbara Francesca Prusak-Sears, 63, of Lindenhurst. Beloved wife of David Sears. Loving daughter of Edith and the late Ludwik Prusak. Devoted sister of Raymond Prusak. Fond sister-in-law of Mary (James) Sears Wilburn, Donald (Debra) Sears and Kathryn (Michael) Farrell. Dear aunt of many. Visitation 3 to 9pm Friday, Oct. 2nd at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside where Funeral Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, Oct. 3rd. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Best Friends Animal Society at http://bestfriends.org/donate/gifts-and-e-cards appreciated. Barb fought a courageous battle with cancer. At age 13, she was a candystriper at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Chicago, starting herself toward a 32-year nursing career. She was an organ transplant nurse with the Regional Organ Bank of Illinois (R.O.B.I.), and then went on to become an E. R. and I.C.U. nurse at many military and V. A. hospitals around the world. Funeral info. 708/352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com
There will never be anyone as wonderful as you, Barb.
You spread sunshine and happiness to everyone you met,
and your smile and warm heart changed lives.
Your courage and selflessness made everyone
around you want to be better, be more like you.
You were one in a million, Barb, and will be greatly missed.
You knew what was important in life, and your really lived!
Miss you.
It’s not fair that you have left us. Absolutely one of the nicest people I have ever worked with in my entire life. RIP Barb.
Dave, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time, God Bless your family.
COL Sears,
My heart goes out to you and your Family on the loss of your Wife. May God be with you all my Friend
Brad Shields
Dave –
I am so very sorry to her about Barbara. My prays and thoughts are with you as you say fair well to someone I know meant so very much to you and was a soul mate. In the coming weeks and months if there is anything I and my family can assist with please let me know.
Regards,
Tim
Dave and Family – our heartfelt sadness at the passing of Barb – and our continued prayers for God’s comfort during this time.
Dave & LeGrand Pound
Ray and Family,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Deepest Sympathy,
Jeannie Helgesen