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Leo Pichla Obituary

Pichla Sr., Leo J. age 82. Army Veteran of WWII. beloved husband of the late Josephine (nee Polito), loving father of Leo Jr. (Lynn) and Pauline (Kevin) Sykora, devoted grandfather of Tracy, Megan, Tara and Courtney, dear great grandfather of Shelby, fond brother of Jennie Pichla and the late Frank, late Lottie Pichla and the late Augustina (late Zygmunt) Maliszewski, uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, 9:45 a.m. from the Richard-Midway Funeral Home, 5749 Archer Ave. (corner of Lorel), to Our Lady of the Snows Church for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Kindly omit flowers. 773-767-1840 or www.richardmidwayfh.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 1, 2005.
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Dear Lynn: Please accept my sincerest condolences on your family's loss. Having lost my own father 13 years ago, I can empathize with your feelings. The pain does eventually lessen, but even now, I still tear up at times because I miss him so much. My prayers are with you. Cindy J.

Cindy Jensen

April 28, 2005

Leo, Lynnie, Tracy & Tara... I am sorry for your loss, I understand the pain. I hope that you can recover and feel as one family. Sometimes these things can make one grow closer, I wish that for all of you. Take care live long and be safe... Guy

GuyNethe Lake

April 21, 2005

Our sincerest heartfelt sympathys to the Pichla family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Terry and Teresa Ford

April 6, 2005

Lynn you have my deepest sympathies

I was saddened to hear of your loss of your father-in-law. His journey is over here on earth but his new wonderful life in heaven has begun and for this we rejoice. God bless you Lynn I will be thinking of you in your time of grief. Be well my friend. Love Pam

Pam Grinnell

April 3, 2005

Dear Lynn, I send you my deapest sympathy with the loss of your father in law.



Best regards,

Marja

Marja Petersen

April 2, 2005

Lynn Lynn, My thoughts are with you and your family. Leo and Josephine are once again dancing but this time with the angels. It is sad for those left on Earth but happy for the two of them to be reunited in their love. Hugs, Laura and KokoJude

from yahoo group. My condolences to your husband and your family.

Laura and Koko Jude

April 2, 2005

Dear Lynn, My thoughts and prayers are with you..

God Bless

Love Ya

Elaine

April 2, 2005

Lynn, I am so sorry for your lost. Please know that I am always here for you. Love Peggy

Peggy Kemp

April 2, 2005

My deepest sympathy to you, Lynn and your family.

Grannie Janie

April 2, 2005

Lynn, I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers and heart. I know this is a really hard time for you and your family for grieving the loss of one so loved.

Lots love and hugs to you and your entire family.



Love, Sherry

Sherry Swanger

April 2, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



God Bless,



Sandy

Sandra Frego

April 2, 2005

Lynn & Family,

My deepest sympathies to all of you at this time of sadness.

Treasure the love he left behind. It will keep him in your hearts forever.

love,

Susan

Susan Gainoutdinov

April 2, 2005

My deepest sympathy's to your family at this time, he is now safe in the arms of God with the angels singing around him. Praise God for the many years you had him with you here on this earth and remember, you will all reunite it a much better world.

your friend,

Mary Jane

Mary Jane Basham

April 2, 2005

My deepest sympathy at the loss of your father. You are in my prayers. God Bless, now and always.

Doug LeBlanc

April 2, 2005

Dearest Lynn,

Losing a loved one can be very hard but always remember that God is but a whisper away to console you and to help with the pain you are feeling right now. Alwys remember the good times and you will be smiling a few times a day.

That has helped us so much!

Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers always.

God Be With You, Much Love,

Dede & Dick Haas

April 2, 2005

Lynn,

My condolences go out to you and all your family. I like what the Bible states: "Absent from the body means, present with the LORD."

George Masse

April 2, 2005

Lynn..We are so sorry to hear about your sad loss and our thoughts are with you.

Love

Kaye(England) & Betty(NC)

Kaye Stubbington & Betty Lindsey

April 2, 2005

Dear Leo and Lynn:

Please accpet the condolonces of the McAvoy Family on the loss of your Dad. You know have some clout in the highest of all places. - Tom

Tom McAvoy

April 2, 2005

Lynn, I was sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are sent to your father-in-law and your family

George Zervoulia

April 2, 2005

My prayers go up for Lynn and Family, in their time of loss. We love you and are here for you...always!

Barb Planet

April 2, 2005

My Deepest thoughts and prayers are all with you at this time Love you always .. Melissa

Melissa Hall

April 2, 2005

Dear Lynn, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Father In Law. My prayers go out to all family, friends and relatives. God Bless you all. sincerley, Jackie.

Jackie Rankin

April 1, 2005

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God guide you all through this difficult time.

Karen Stone

April 1, 2005

Prayers go out to Leo & Family...I send my condolences also...

Elaine Bryson

April 1, 2005

Lynn my love and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

brenda crom

April 1, 2005

Lynn,

So sorry to hear of your loss. I will remember you and your family in my prayers.

Letitia Eagle

April 1, 2005

Lynn,

Im sorry about your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Jennifer Nichols

April 1, 2005

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Dorothy Juutilainen

April 1, 2005

Lynn and Family I am so sorry for your Loss May God BE With You

Dianne Myrick

April 1, 2005

I wish to extend to you and yours my deepest sympathy. It's hard to loose a loved one. May the Lord be with you diring this time of morning.

Bettie in Lubbock

Bettie Hall

April 1, 2005

BRIEFLY

Grieve for your loved one, but BRIEFLY, for their eyes have seen God. He welcomed them back into His loving arms with nothing but a nod. - Karen Crouse

So sorry for your & your family's loss Lynn.

Karen

Karen Collins

April 1, 2005

Deepest condolences on the loss of your Father-in-law, keeping you all in my prayers

Dolores

Dolores Wade

April 1, 2005

Lynn so sorry to hear of your loss,God has him in his loving hands know that he is with you all always.

Nancy Albea

April 1, 2005

lynn, sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jim Dowers

April 1, 2005

My condolences on your loss. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Dixie in Northeast GA

April 1, 2005

Lynn my deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are with you all in your time of Loss.

Ruth Greer

April 1, 2005

Lynn and family members,

Sorry to learn of your loss. May God comfort,strengthen and bless the family at this time of sorrow,and in the days agead.

Margaret Adams

April 1, 2005

So sorry for your loss. try to remember the good memories, that helps me when I feel sad.

God Bless you and your Family members.

Della

April 1, 2005

Lynn. My heart goes out to you with my prayers, and to your family. No matter one's age losing a parent is hard. Fill your heart with happy memories and he will always be there for you.

Maurice (mojo) Byers

April 1, 2005

So very sorry. My prayers are with you and your family.

[email protected]

April 1, 2005

Lynn, my deepest condolences on the loss of your Father-in-law. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. God Bless all of you. Anne in NY

Anne

April 1, 2005

LYNN~SO SORRY TO READ OF THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE~YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND OUR PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY~~GOD BLESS.

JUNE LAKE

April 1, 2005

Lynn, having lost Suzie a few days ago, I can share you and your family's loss. There are never any words that are right. My prayers are with you and the family.

Freddy

Fred Rouse

April 1, 2005

Deepest sympathy to all the family, from a long time subscriber

* Joy *

April 1, 2005

Lynn,

So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Piano Lady Nancy

April 1, 2005

lynn, sorry to hear about your loss. you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

silvana cummings

April 1, 2005

Lynn and Leo,

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your lost.

Polly Barikmo

April 1, 2005

God has blessed you with a great father and grandfather to your children. Now you have the wonderful memories of the husband you loved, and these memories will help see you through this most difficult time. God's blessings to you and your family.

George Gallipeau

April 1, 2005

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dorothy Hill

April 1, 2005

Dear Lynn & Family-----Sending my deepest sympathy and condolences in the loss of your loved one-----God Bless---Jeanann

Jeanann Bathrick

April 1, 2005

Im sorry but he is in a better place now with the Lord Jesus.He will be missed very much.

Alvin Tillman

April 1, 2005

So sorry to hear of the passing of yourloved one!! God be with you!!

MaryJane Buchan

April 1, 2005

hello my condolences go out to your family i'm so sorry for your loss .

nancy kent

April 1, 2005

Lyn, I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts, prayers and heart. I know this is a hard time for you and a time for grieving the loss of one so loved.

Much love and hugs to you and yours!

Martha

Martha Carpenter

April 1, 2005

my praers and sympathy are with all of you, GOD BLESS YOU ALL

jeannine carr

April 1, 2005

GoodBye for now Dad, I will miss you and will remember all the happiest times we had together, you are gone but not forgotten, I love you Dad!! as always, Lynn

Lynn Pichla

April 1, 2005

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