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Mitchell Cholewa Obituary

Cholewa, Mitchell J. Age 87. WWII U.S. Navy veteran who served honorably and courageously on the CL 62 USS Birmingham,l where he was wounded and earned the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and 7 Battle Ribbons. Beloved husband of the late Irene (nee Dziekan); Loving father of Michaeline (Gerald) Sokolowski, Alan, James (Denyse), Edward (Jeanne) and the late Martin (Phyllis); Devoted grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 10; Fond brother of Jane Cholewa, and the late Julia (late Joseph) Trela, late Henry (late Mildred) and the late Edward (late Dolores); Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Devoted and faithful member of Our Lady of the Snows Church, Vittum Park Civic League, and Commonwealth Edison American Legion Post #0118. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m. from the Richard-Midway Funeral Home 5749 Archer Ave. (corner of Lorel) to Our Lady of the Snows Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 3-9 p.m. 773-767-1840 www.richardmidwayfh.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 22, 2013.
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We have lost a true American Hero, a loving spouse, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. Yet I am sure that when he arrived at Heaven's gate he was greeted with shouts of joy by those who had gone before him.
With deepest sympathies,

Jeanette Pankow

January 24, 2013

Deepest condolences for the Sokolowski family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Jim and Jane Godlewski

January 23, 2013

The souls of the just are in the Hands of God, I hope that you find comfort in this sacred promise.
My sympathies to the Cholewa Family.
Chester Skubiszewski

January 22, 2013

May you rest in peace.

Charles Firanek

January 22, 2013

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