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Barbara Jean Colette Plakut

Chicago, IL
September 24, 1943 - February 15, 2024
Sep 24, 1943 - Feb 15, 2024
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Barb was such a beautiful spirit! I was privileged to have a special friendship with her. She was a wonderful friend and a mentor to me, Barb was always there to listen and give me sound advice and moral support. I feel truly blessed to have had Barb in my life in that way. To know Barb is to know that she valued her friends and relationships with people. She loved her family and friends and talked about them often. She always looked forward to the next time to be in their presence. She instilled a love of nature and the outdoors in me because of our many walks and talks, and the stories about her hiking trips with her lifelong friends. She kept me updated on her beautiful daughters and all the events in their lives; she was more than proud of them and the amazing women they have become. She loved being a grandmother and looked forward to every single moment of it! And she loved all of you because she talked about her friends and family in such an endearing way! To know Barb and have a friendships with her is truly one of the greatest gifts of my lifetime and I am at peace In knowing she left something very special with all of her friends and loved ones! 
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I was so sorry to hear about Barbara Jean's passing. She had such an energetic and charismatic personality   I will always remember her laugh and continuous smile.  She was a joy to work with, as friend and a boss

She will be missed deeply 

-Keri 

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Barb was like a second mom to many of us and I always valued her advice and friendship. She was "one of the girls" and I will cherish all the fun memories I have of Barb dancing at Babette and Brad's  wedding, having brunch with her and her daughters and staying at her lovely home in Milwaukee and playing board games (just to name a few special times). Barb will live forever in our hearts.♥️♥️♥️

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Deepest condolences to Barb's family.  I have fond memories of her as a strong, outspoken, kind woman.  She was inspiring as a role model.  I babysat for the family many times and also enjoyed having her as a neighbor.  I am certain she will be missed by many.
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So sorry for your loss. My sincerest condolences, from a former Sobieski friend and classmate, Dianne (Armbrust) Lodin
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What beautiful compilation of shared cherished memories between the family and friends of Barb. Excellent job Brian on the video. So moving and touching to the heart. She had such an amazing smile that lives on through both of her amazing daughters. She was so sweet, classy, and beautiful inside and out. You are so lucky to have had a mother like her. Rest in peace sweet Barb…Sending hugs, prayers, and thoughts of love, peace, and comfort to all those who loved her so. 
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Barb was an amazing woman and outstanding mom to Julie and Jenna.  Her strength, beauty and kindness lives on in her daughters.  She will be deeply missed and was very loved. Babette 
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Julie & Jenna & families, so sorry to hear about Aunt Barb’s passing. I’m so glad we were able to spend a little time with her and you last fall.  It broke my heart to see what she was going through, but I am so glad for those conversations and hugs. She was a very special person, so kind and a great sense of humor. I have very fond memories of the times we spent together.  What a lovely soul.  Praying for you during this difficult time.
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Created with love by Brian Vaughan (Barbara Jean's son-in-law), Julie Plakut, Matthew Sullivan (Barbara Jean's son-in-law) and Jenna Plakut (Barbara Jean's daughter).
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