BORN

1955

DIED

2016

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Hot Springs, Arkansas

Josephine Gontarek Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 22, 2016.

Josephine Marie Gontarek, 61, of North Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2016. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 3, 1955 to the late Casmir and Virginia Sadowski.





Josephine is survived by her husband of 43 years, Harold W. Gontarek; sons, Donald (Jennifer) Gontarek of Elgin, IL, Alex Gontarek of Hot Springs, AR, Timothy Gontarek of East Prairie, MO, Gilbert Gontarek of North Little Rock, AR; daughter Dawn (Brad) Jackson of Mountain Pine, AR; grandchildren, Bryce, Tyler, Nathan, Noah, Kenny, Kristen, Stephanie, Patty, Alyssa, and Maddie; brothers, Albert (Cindy) Sadowski, Mike (Lee) Sadowski, Edward Sadowski; sisters, Anne Monroe, Shirley (Dennis) George; and several nieces and nephews.





Josephine loved to travel with her grandchildren and her favorite scripture was Psalms 103.





A Graveside Service will be held at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery on Friday, December 30th, at 11:00 a.m.





The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.GrossFuneralHome.com.

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February 6, 2017

Stephanie Galnares

Grandma, I love you. I wish we had made more memories before you left to be with the Lord. I miss you each and everyday

January 21, 2017

Dear Sister,

At your Memorial Service I prayed the words Jesus spoke to Mary after he had been resurrected; Don't hold onto me because I go to my God and your God, to my Father and your father. Josie you're with the Lord we know its Okay with you, you're okay. Lord be with us and we'll be okay too.

Your Loving Brother in Christ

Eddie

January 11, 2017

Mike Sadowski

Josie, I am very thankful that Ed and I visited you last July while you were at the Cancer center in Chicago. It is recorded in the gospel of Matt. 22:32 by our Lord saying "God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. I know that we will see each other again. I love you and will miss you until then. Love Bro. Mikie

December 29, 2016

Hope Harbin

Mom you will truly be missed and I will do my best to be there for Dawn and the kids. My Heart is Breaking. Love you.

December 29, 2016

Janie Hopkins

So sorry for your loss. Have you in my thoughts and prayers. Warm hugs sweetie.

December 28, 2016

Dawn Jackson

Mom, my world will never be the same without you. I know you're with our Lord, I just wish we had more time, I miss you so much! I love you more than you know! Godspeed

December 27, 2016

Edward Sadowski

My Dear Sister Josie,

It's still hard to believe you are not with us any longer. I will miss you immensely. What comforts my heart and mind is that you are in God's presence and you get to see all of our loved ones who have passed from death unto life eternal. It's going to be a great reunion someday.

In Jesus Love & Mine

December 27, 2016

TJ Gontarek

I was so happy to find a missing link to our family tree only to lose you before I got to really know you. My heart aches loosing you but at the same time rejoices knowing you are with our Loving Heavenly Father GOD.

December 22, 2016

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