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Walter J. Oles Sr.

Walter J. Oles Sr. obituary, Chicago, IL

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Walter Oles Obituary

Oles Sr., Walter J. Army veteran, Korean War, age 85. Beloved husband of the late Lenore (nee Cios); loving father of Walter J., Jr (Suzanne) Oles, Maryann (Thomas) Oles-Schultz, David (Dawn) Oles, Mark and Nancy Oles; loving grandfather of Angel Norbut, Caroline (Travis Stone) Oles, Walter J., III (fiancee Nicole Mallonee), Christine (Alex) Steinwachs, Megan (Zack) Hall, and Indigo Oles; brother of the late Joseph (the late Emily) Marcinak and the late Edward; uncle and great-uncle of many; dearest companion of Czeslawa Radwanski. Volunteer at the Museum of Science & Industry and Midway Airport. Member of American Legion Post #0854 and VFW Post 8821. Funeral Thursday, March 6, 2014, 8:30 a.m., at Szykowny Funeral Home Ltd., Jonathan F. Siedlecki, Director, 4901 S. Archer Ave. (1 blk east of Pulaski at Szykowny Blvd.) to St. Bruno Church, Mass 9:00 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Memorials to the Gary Sinise Foundation. Info 773-735-7521

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 3, 2014.
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Thank-You for your Army Service and Service to The American Legion Post 854.

William winters

May 19, 2014

Thank you Wally for being a perfect example on how to live the good life. Godspeed Neighbor. Love and fond memories, The Charles Family, John, Holly, Sam and Nick

Holly Charles

March 4, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I can't imagine the sadness you all must be feeling from your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Debbie Franson

March 4, 2014

My deepest condolences to Walter's family. I am a fellow volunteer at Midway Airport. He will always be remembered as always cheerful and pleasant and always had a smile. He will be missed

Tom DeRose

March 4, 2014

My family and I are sorry for your loss. Remember God is one of comfort(2Cor 1:3)
The Short Family

March 3, 2014

My condolences to the family. God promises us that there will come a victory over death.

Glenda

March 3, 2014

Sincere sympathy to all the grieving. As he always said"It's all about the memories". He was a good father in law, and excellent grandpa to my children. He will be missed by many. I will miss him also....Pam Oles

March 3, 2014

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5

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Szykowny Funeral Home

4901 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632

Mar

6

Funeral

8:30 a.m.

Szykowny Funeral Home

4901 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632

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6

Funeral Mass

9:00 a.m.

St. Bruno Church

IL

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4901 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632

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