Karen Marie Bartos
June 24, 1962 - December 18, 2023
Service
St Ferdinand Catholic Church
5900 West Barry Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60634
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Friday, December 22, 2023 at 10:30 AM
Clergy
Father Peter Gnoinski
St. Ferdinand Catholic Church
Interment - Private
Memorial Contributions
Lurie Children’s Hospital
225 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611
www.luriechildrens.org
OBITUARY
Karen Bartos (61)
June 24,1962-December 18,2023
On December 18, 2023, Karen was called home to the Lord due to complications of cancer. Her vibrant personality will be missed by her family and friends. The memorial service will be at 10:30am on Friday, December 22,2023 at St Ferdinand Catholic Church, 5900 W Berry Ave, Chicago, IL 60634. Karen is survived by her loving son Eric Bartos (Aliza), devoted siblings Frank Besenhofer (Cindy), Kathy Sleeper (Edward), John Besenhofer, David Besenhofer (Debbie), Mary Grandstaff (Rob), and Peter Besenhofer, nephews and nieces Robert Sleeper, Theresa Cranford (Scott), Jacob Besenhofer, Stephanie Besenhofer, John Grandstaff (Lerin), Jake Grandstaff (Johanna), and faithful friends Terri Pucci and Gerry Buchenot and Family. Preceded in death by devout husband Patrick Ziomeck and parents Frank and Theresa Besenhofer. In leu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Karen to Lurie Children’s Hospital, www.luriechildrens.org. Arrangements by Midtown Funeral Home and Cremation Options, 773.654.3744, www.midtownfunerals.com