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Christopher Prendkowski Obituary

Prendkowski, Christopher Vietnam War Army Veteran and Retired 37-year Chicago Police Department Officer. Beloved husband of Janice (nee Wilk); loving dad of Christopher Prendkowski and Kevin, CPD (Raquel) Prendkowski; dearest papa of Kevin, Brooklynn and Caleb; fond brother of Sandy (Tom) Boyd. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Visitation, Tuesday, March 4, 2014, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice, Illinois. Funeral, Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 10:00 a.m. Service to be held at the funeral home. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois. For more info: 708-496-0200 or www.damarkaminskifuneralhome.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 3, 2014.
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Dear Janice & Family

Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy.

Joeann & Ken Hanna

March 6, 2014

Dear Janice,

So sorry for your loss. May the memories of Chris live forever in your heart.

Phyllis thompson

March 6, 2014

Dear Janice, so sorry for your loss you'll be in my thoughts and prayers, He now is a better place.

Bill Miller

March 5, 2014

Kevin, I'm very sorry to hear about your Dad. You, Chris, your Mom, and family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Shawn & Traci McKee

March 4, 2014

Janice, Chris, Kevin and Family, so sorry for your loss, please try and remember the good times you all shared I know there were many.
Love,
Audrey and Joe

Audrey Johnson

March 4, 2014

Janice, sometimes we will miss the 4th of July Pool Partys and the time we spent together, but always will miss the times with Chris. Wish we had more of these times and could have done the Hawaii vacation together like we talked about Sue and George

Susan Cobb

March 4, 2014

Great person. He will be missed.
Top notch police officer in Area #2 and Area #4 SOG.
Many happy memories. He is at rest now, not in pain. Condolences to his wife and family.

Mark Morrissey

March 4, 2014

Sandy,, I'm very sorry he had to suffer. He's at peace now. Thinking of you and the family.

Ron & Marie Kitzmler

March 4, 2014

Dear Janice,Iam sorry for your loss youll be in our thoughts and prayers.Love Dorothy Michelle and Shawn

March 3, 2014

My memories of us growing up will always be in my heart. I will miss you always.

Pam

March 3, 2014

I will always have our memories in my heart. You will be missed very much.

Pam Terry

March 3, 2014

Very sorry to hear about Chris. Jan - it was wonderful to have met him and talked with him. He was such a strong-willed man with a great sense of humor!
He will be missed.

Maryann Baran

March 3, 2014

My family and I are sorry for your loss. Remember God is one of comfort (2Cor1:3).
The Short Family

March 3, 2014

I'll always remember the good times hanging out together as teenagers and going through the academy together. You will ALWAYS be remembered and missed. Rest in peace my friend.

Joe & Barb Midona

March 3, 2014

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. At the request of Chief Wayne Gulliford, Chris will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 09 MAR, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

March 2, 2014

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