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Steve Krengiel Obituary

Krengiel, Steve Age 87, Passed away peacefully February 17, 2013. Beloved husband of 64 years to Jean (nee Tencza); loving father of Tom (Judi) and Susan Elliott; cherished grandfather of Stephen and Victoria Elliott, Nicholas (Liz), Jeremy and Brittany Krengiel; great-grandfather of Rachel Krengiel; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Proud WWII Navy Veteran and retired market manager of Jewel Foods. Visitation Thursday, 4-9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9:15a.m. from The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave., (North on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park to St. Vincent Ferrer Church, Mass 10a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For information 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 20, 2013.
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Steve Elliott

February 22, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about Steve.
We will miss our summer talks and gossip in Polish.
Isabel and Mike(the neighbors across the alley).

February 22, 2013

Dear Jean and Family
We was so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I always enjoyed our conversations when he would be out on his walks. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Fondly,
Chuck and Mary Schauer
1730 n 75th ave

February 21, 2013

Jean and family, so sorry to hear about Stephen. He was a wonderful man. I enjoyed his stories and his handyman tips. He will be greatly missed.

Grace Mancione Lombard

February 20, 2013

We will miss the honorary "Mayor of 75th Avenue" I loved all the stories Steve would share. My sympathy to his family!

Barbara Giannelli

February 20, 2013

May your smile shine upon those that are missing you dearly. May God take good care of you in heaven and may he heal those whom you had left behind here on earth. Sending my condolences to Victoria and her entire Family.

Patricia Do

February 20, 2013

Dear Tom...Sorry to hear the news about your dad. It is sad to hear of a lover of good Polish music to leave us. Please accept our deepest sympathy

Roman & Lorraine (Travers) Truskolaski

February 20, 2013

Working with Victoria Elliott I know she spoke very passionately of her relationship with her grandfather. My condolences go out to Vicky and your whole family.

Roy Rich

February 20, 2013

I am so very sorry for your loss.

Richard Quattrocchi

February 20, 2013

You shaped what I am today. I love you papa and you are dearly missed. You'll always be my tooth fairy.

Victoria Elliott

February 20, 2013

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