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Barbara Lenski Obituary
Barbara Ann Lenski passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025 at the age of 72. Barbara was the beloved wife of Richard Lenski, with whom she shared four loving children; Richard (Melissa) Lenski, Amber (Giuseppe), Jason (Becky) Lenski and Christa (Brett) Mark. Proud grandmother of Phoenix, Ryder, Arianna, Valentina, Isabella, Maximus, and Van. Cherished sister of William (Thela) Wasserman and Stanley (Victoria) Wasserman. Fond aunt and friend to many. Barbara was preceded in death by her much-loved son Jason and daughter Christa; her dear parents Helen and Stanley Wasserman; her sister-in-law Thela; and her dear brother Stanley.
Visitation to be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, 4343 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Funeral Mass to be held on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of Gostyn Church, 445 Prairie Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Barbara will be privately laid to rest at Clarendon Hills Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King, Mt. Assisi Convent, 13900 Main Street, Lemont, IL 60439. Arrangements by Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, (630) 968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com.
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