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John Smierciak Obituary

Smierciak, John M. Age 64, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Hines V.A. Hospital, late of Romeoville, formerly of Chicago. Vietnam War Veteran serving US Navy 1969 to 1972. He is survived by hi loving wife, Donna "Honey" Smierciak; children, Michael Smierciak and Laurie (fiancée Dennis O'Brien) Smierciak; granddaughter, Tara Kelly; brothers, Steven, Vincent (Jeanette) and Paul (Karen) Smierciak; a cousin, Diane (Harry) Trocki; also his loyal pets, Bandit, Madison and Belle. He was preceded in death by parents, Chester and Cecelia Smierciak. Visitation Wednesday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Anderson Memorial Chapel, 606 Town Hall Dr. in Romeoville. Funeral Thursday, October 10, 2013 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Andrew Catholic Church for a 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. Andersonmemorialhomes.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 8, 2013.
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I am so sorry for your loss I loved John Michele DeLeonardis

May 16, 2014

I am very sorry for your lost!!!

Dan Helmold

October 14, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss.

Steven Skonicki

October 11, 2013

I am sorry for your loose

john fitzgerald

October 9, 2013

Donna,
I'm so sorry for your lose of a good man. You're family is in my prayers. Love you XO

Barbara Burgert

October 9, 2013

To Donna & Family, sorry for your loss I will keep you all in my prays. Just keep his great memories in your life.
God Bless,
Mr & Mrs Joe & Mary Dias & Family

October 9, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to you and yours.

Lorenzo Davis

October 9, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow

Timothy Howard

October 8, 2013

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