Barbara Hakala

A memorial gathering for Barbara Jean Hakala nee Sukolowsky of Roselle, formerly of Bridgeport Chicago will be held Sunday, September 23, 2018 1:00 - 3:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Remembrances will be shared at 2:00p.m. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory.

She will be remembered for her love of the "Wizard of Oz", elephants - their majestic presence and of course her collection, the music of Elvis and first and foremost her family which was the most important thing in her life.

Barbara is the beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of Richard, Jr., Ronald (Colleen), Susan (Greg) Galassini and Sharon Hakala; doting grandmother of Lauren Galassini, David, Brittany, Bridget and Daniel Hakala; great grandmother of Logan and Erik; cherished daughter of the late George and Florence Sukolowsky; dear sister of Robert and Gregory Sukolowsky, Linda Sternquist, Mark Sukolowsky; and the late Dolores Thompson and George Sukolowsky;proud aunt to many loving nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations made to Ann and Robert Lurie Children's Hospital at www.luriechildrens.org would be appreciated. (630) 529-5751.