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Joannes Bednarczyk, 72, a resident of Des Plaines for 11 years, died Wednesday in his home. Born in Poland, Mr. Bednarczyk was a self-employed welder. Survivors include his wife, Wilhelmina; three daughters, Karolina Sandoval, Francisca Madden and Theresia Killian; a brother; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A mass will be said at 10 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 9711 W. Devon Ave., Rosemont.
