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Mary Ellen (Koebel) Martin posted a condolence
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Walter, Cheryl & Richard,
So sorry to hear of Irene's passing. I have many happy memories of our families' times together during the 70's and it was always a pleasure to chat with Irene whenever I'd see her at one of Walter's performances over the years. She was a lovely lady with a beautiful smile.
Love, prayers & deepest sympathy to all her family.
Mary Ellen (& hubby, Paul) & mother, Kathleen (Kaye) Koebel
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Dennis and Beth Uhlik donated to Alzheimer Society Niagara Foundation
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Pomerantz Family posted a condolence
Monday, November 6, 2017
Sending love and comfort from your old friends. We are so sorry for everyone's loss. Hoping the beautiful memories of many years stay strong and comfort you.
Love Aaron, Joan, Jack, Larry and Leah
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Donna and Emily Benko posted a condolence
Saturday, November 4, 2017
Dear Walter and Family
We just heard today of Irene’s passing.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
My mom Emily has many wonderful memories of growing up with Irene and brother and sisters in Timmins and Irene being in her Bridal Party.
May God grant her Peace
Emily and Donna Benko
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Richard J Blaha posted a condolence
Saturday, November 4, 2017
Our condolences to Walter and Family.
Polka Parade Radio Shows,WJYI 1340 AM Milwaukee,WI and
Wisconsin Polka Boosters Inc
Richard J Blaha VP
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Ben & Ruth Ann Spence posted a condolence
Saturday, November 4, 2017
0ur thoughts and prayers are with you Walt during this time of great sorrow
on the passing of Irene. God bless you and your family.
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Eric Floyd posted a condolence
Friday, November 3, 2017
Dear Walter, Rick and Family,
When I was a little boy, first interested in playing guitar, I would ride my bike down to your store to have my lessons. I bought my first guitar from your store. Irene was always so kind and friendly to me, even as a kid, coming in to pay a few dollars each month on my guitar. She always knew people by name and always made me feel welcome. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Eric Floyd and family.
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John & Shirley Benedikty & Family posted a condolence
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Very sorry to hear of your loss- our prayers are with you all at this time. All our love.
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Catherine Feil posted a condolence
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Dear Walte.
So sorry for your loss. Irene was a great lady
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MAGGIE VIDA posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
May your family be comforted by the wonderful memories you have to share forever. God bless you all during this very sad time in your lives.
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Walt Carol Lastewka posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Condolences to Walter and all the Ostanek family. Irene was always cheerful, caring and considerate. Walt Carol
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Steve Kucenski posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Walter and family,
My deepest sympathies on Irene's passing. I only met her a handful of times and she was a lovely lady. RIP.
Steve Kucenski
JOE SAVOIA posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Hello LADDIE, words are very hard to find the comfort you need at this time, your lose will live in memories,now
you'll find memories of the days you shared close together, and as a family.
I also am sharing the lose of my dear wife in memories, some make me laugh, others I wonder how we got
through different days.
So I pass along my deepest sorrow at this time of your lose. Take and enjoy memorable days gone by.
Your very old music and school friend, JOE SAVOIA
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Pennyanne Smith-Maj posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Walter & Family
So sorry for your loss.
Russell, Penny & Shelley
The Smith Family - North Bay, ON
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Kim Skovenski posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
My deepest sympathies to Walter and the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Marko Bukovec posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Dear Mr. Ostanek, Cheryl, and Rick and family,
My deepest sympathy and condolences. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Marko
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Doug Evans posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
My sincere condolence to the Ostanek family. Irene was someone I got to know over many years when she worked at the music store. She always greeted me with friendliness, fairness, kindness and honesty. This is what I will remember her for.
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Don Young posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Dear Walter and family,
I was deeply saddened to learn of your wife's passing.
Please accept sincere condolences on behalf of myself and the members of Local 446 AFof M.
Don Young
President Emeritus Regina Musicians' Association
Regina, Sk.
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Jessie Smith lit a candle
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
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anne deyme posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Irene was a dear friend to a lot of people . So sorry for your loss of a lovely kind and gracious mother, wife and social lady.
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The Sklar family donated to Alzheimer Society Niagara Foundation
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Irene lit up every room she entered and the Sklar family was privileged to know her. Rest in peace.
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Irene Bodman (Miskov) posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Sincere sympathy to Walter and the entire family on the passing of Irene. May the good memories sustain you at this sad time.
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Jeri Swogger posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Walter and Family—please accept our sympathy for the loss of Irene. My father had such great respect for you, and he and my mother enjoyed spending time with you both. I know they would have shared your sadness.
Praying for comfort and peace during this time,
Jeri (Zagger) Swogger
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KENNY ZAGAR posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Walter and the entire Family on the passing of Irene. I will always remember her being so kind, friendly and loving person with her happy smile. I also remember the first time me and Tony Petkovsek visited the Ostanek home some 50 years ago. What pleasant memories. Kenny Zagar Dover, Ohio
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Ray & Joyce Kovac posted a condolence
Monday, October 30, 2017
Our condolences to Walter and family, remembering Irene she always had a beautiful smile.
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Don Lessard posted a condolence
Monday, October 30, 2017
Very sorry to here about Irene"s passing
Ostanek music has been there ever since i was a kid. I loved walking through the front doors and looking at all the cool drum sets and seeing Irene at the counter and she would always say hello with that beautiful smile.
She is in Gods hands now. God bless
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Mr. & Mrs. Don Willcox donated to Alzheimer Society Niagara Foundation
Monday, October 30, 2017
Our sincere condolences to Walter & family. Irene will be deeply missed.
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Mandziuk Famiy-Matt. Karen. Dan. Kristen posted a condolence
Monday, October 30, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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Lions Club of Kitchener posted a condolence
Monday, October 30, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are you, Walter and as well the entire family.
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Paul Muelli posted a condolence
Monday, October 30, 2017
Sincere condolences To you Walt and your family, very sorry to hear of Irene,s passing. Stay strong, may God bless you all.
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Mary Lou Bridgett posted a condolence
Monday, October 30, 2017
To the Family of Walter Ostanek:
So very sorry for the loss of your Wife and Mother, Irene. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories left behind.
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Lillian Uhlik posted a condolence
Monday, October 30, 2017
My sincere condolences for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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Josie kerulcin posted a condolence
Monday, October 30, 2017
Thinking of you at this sad time. So sorry for your loss. Take care. Sincerely, Josie Kerulcin.
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Brenda Williams posted a condolence
Monday, October 30, 2017
So sorry to hear about the loss of my Aunt and Godmother, she was a wonderful, caring, kind lady.
My thoughts and love to the family and friends....Sincerely, Brenda
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Lisa mcintosh posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, October 30, 2017
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Im very sad of this news of my friend irene.may her memories live on within us. God bless you and may he keep you safe in his arms!!! Till we meet again my friend
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Cathy Cheevers posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Thinking of all the family and extended family at this time.
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Rex Taneri posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Walter, so sorry about your wife's passing. I played at the Maples Inn today and gave John Berne a copy of the obit. My prayers are with you and your family. In time, the grief will pass, but the good memories you two shared will remain in your heart forever.
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Michelle posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
I loved Irene,her spirit was beautiful and magical.She loved to dance and sing and always had a beautiful smile that could light up a room.I cared for Irene for many years and enjoyed her bubbley personality she will be remembered fondly.My deepest condolences to your family I know u all loved her dearly.
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Alf & Bonnie Schroth posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Our deepest condolences on your loss, Walter. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Bonnie and Alf.
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Hansi Kroisenbrunner and Iris Boettcher posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our sympathies to you Walter and your family. Hansi and Iris
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Daryl Flannigan posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Thankyou for your beautiful kindness all these years Irean.....
I truely miss your happy, warm smile and a "HELLO THERE, HOW ARE YOU" everytime I walked into the music store....
So personable, so precious, a one of a kind "CLASS ACT".....
My deepest condolences to Walter, Ricky and family.
Daryl Flannigan
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Willy Cole posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Extending our sincerest condolence to the entire Ostanek family on Irene's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
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Natalie Neprily posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Rick and Cheryl,
Please accept our most heartfelt condolences in the loss of you mom. My mom always talks about how they grew up together on the same street in Timmins. I remember always coming over for a swim when I was younger. Your mom has a special place in our hearts.
Muriel and Natalie Neprily
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Freda Van Arragon posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Cheryl - my condolences with the passing of your mother. Treasure the memories you and your family have.
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Lydia Tarasiuk posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Sending condolences to you Cheryl and your family. I am hoping that your memories of your mother will keep you warm at this time of deep grief and sorrow.
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Stan Blout posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Walter and family my thoughts and prayers go out to you. May her soul Rest In Peace ❤️
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Christine Wonnick posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Walter, my deepest condolences on the loss of your beautiful wife. I remember chatting with you at the Devlin's Advocate in Brantford last year, you were telling me about her battle with Alzheimers and throughout our conversation, your love and devotion to her shone through.
May she find peace in the arms of The Lord, and your family comfort during this difficult time.
Much love and respect,
Christine Wonnick
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Ron Nash posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
So very sorry to hear about your mother Rick,she was a great lady.take care and all the best to you and family.
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Sean and Caroline Rigby posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
So sorry for your loss.Our condolences to Walter , Cheryl and Rick.
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Mr & Mrs Walter Bartkiw pledged to donate to Alzheimer Society Niagara Foundation
Sunday, October 29, 2017
We are very sorry for your loss. Just believe Irene is in a better place; looking after all of you.
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George and Sharon Staiduhar posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our warmest condolences to you and your family.
May God's grace give you strength during this difficult time.
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Julie Ettinger posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
The memories of living above the store and seeing Irene on a regular basis was wonderful. She will be missed. My heart goes out to the entire family.
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Paul R K Wheeler Jr. posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
The Wheeler Family sends it's Condolences to The Ostanek's.
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Mike and Louise Kushneryk posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to Walter and family
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Joseph Miskulin purchased flowers
Sunday, October 29, 2017
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Jerry Salfi posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
My condolences to Walter, Rick and Cheryl and my sincere wish that Irene Rest In Peace.
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Bobby Zgonc posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
My deepest sympathy in your loss. I know that the support you received from her played a major part in your success over the years.
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Stanley Szymkow posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Condolences going out to you and the family, Walt. May Irene rest in peace...
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Brian and Trudy Sklar posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Our family is deeply saddened. We met Irene on the same day that we met Walter for the first time. She was with him when he made his first trip to Saskatchewan, along with Frankie and Ida Yankovic, for a four-day tour and the filming of the landmark television special "Frankie and Walter - One More Time." Irene and the other wives were on the bus for the entire tour, in minus 40-degree weather...she and the others did interviews from the wives' perspective, and for the next half dozen tours Walter did with our band, she was there, taking photos, providing support for her husband, selling merchandise...they were a dynamic team.
Being the wife of a performer isn't easy, but Irene handled it so very well, raising a family, while being the other half of a multiple Grammy Award winning team. It was Irene that campaigned so hard to get Walter the Order of Canada...and she was there, laughing, when Walter got tricked by the Hanson Brothers into paying 500 dollars for a Charlestown Chiefs hockey jersey. She wore shiny gold runners, took vacations with Cheryl to warm places, and kept books at Ostaneks' Music Store. And through it all, she was the rock that Walter and the family leaned on.
I could go on for many more paragraphs...but suffice to say that everyone who met Irene loved and respected her, and will miss her. Deepest sympathy to Walter, Cheryl and Richard.
Rest in Peace, Irene.
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Helen Baradziej lit a candle
Sunday, October 29, 2017
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So sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to the whole family.
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Pat omeara posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Walter and family. May God give your the strength to see you then your moat sorrowful days ahead.
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Peter J Danielczuk posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Walter, for sorry for you loss. Our prayers are with you. May her soul rest in peace!
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Dianna Carle posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
My sincerest condolences to Walter, Rick and Cheryl ! I have very fond memories of being at the store and many conversations with Irene.
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Frank Spetich posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Walter, our deepest condolences on the passing of your wife, our prayers go out to you and your family.
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Janet Kilty posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
My deepest sympathies to Walter and his family.
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Nancy Warren posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Irene was a lovely, kind soul, she will be missed.
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Marian and Joanna Borowicz posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
We are so sorry to hear about Irene’s passing. She was a wonderful, happy lady. We share in your sorrow but also remember the good times we shared in the past.
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Dan Kozar posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
I am so sorry Walter, Richard and family of Irene. I will always remember her warm greetings and smile when I would go Ostanek's music store. She will be missed.
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Jeff Winard posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Sorry to hear of your loss, Walter and family. Peace be with all of you in your loss. Jeff Winard - Milwaukee, WI
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Eddie Ostry posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
My deepest sympathy to a beautiful lady. Her struggle in life is over and she will always be remembered as the lady who was a greatest support for her husband and family.
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Fritz Scherz posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Deepest condolences to Uncle Walt, Rick, and Irene's whole family on her loss. Hugs, love, and prayers.
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Frank and Marilyn Svet posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Marilyn and I mourn the loss of our dear friend Irene. We had a lifetime of great times, shared many laughs and spent countless hours together. You will remain in our hearts forever dear friend. May God Bless you and watch over Walter, Cheryl and Rick in these difficult times. We love all of you.
Frank and Marilyn Svet
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Frank Gimpelj posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
On behalf of Bled Planica Social Club, we extend our deepest sympathies to the Ostanek Family on the passing of your wife and mother Irene. May she Rest In Peace.
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Kim Overholt posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Frank and I are sorry for your loss. She was a great woman and even came to my mom's funeral. I am so appreciative to know Irene and I will always miss her! Love and condolences. xo
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Susan Neziol posted a condolence
Saturday, October 28, 2017
My deepest condolences to you Walter and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Susan, from Brantford, Ontario.
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Derek Uhlik posted a condolence
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Our deepest thoughts, prayers and condolences to the Ostanek family from The Niagara Button Boxers & Uhlik Family
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Saturday, October 28, 2017
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