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Hillard Michalek Obituary

Michalek, Hillard P. "Mike" U.S. Army Veteran. Loving husband and best friend for over 60 years of Dolores (nee Strzok); cherished father of Patricia (Bernard) Cicirello, Lynne (Robert) Donald and the late Michael; proud grandfather of Thomas (Sara) and Brian (Michelle) Cicirello; loved great-grandpa of Serafina, Isadora, Christian and Anabelle; dear brother-in-law of Marcella (George) Zednek, Jerome (Eleanore) Strzok, John and the late Edmund Strzok; also, dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Past director of the Conquerers Special Needs Swimming Program, longtime usher at St. Eugene's 5:30 p.m. Mass, member of K of C and the V.F.W. Post #3579. Visitation Monday, October 27, 2014 from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at COLONIAL-WOJCIECHOWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Funeral services Tuesday, October 28, starting with prayers at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home, proceeding to St. Eugene Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment will follow at Maryhill Cemetery in Niles. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls or Rainbow Hospice are appreciated. Info: (773) 774-0366 or colonialfuneral.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 26, 2014.
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Mike will truly be missed by his St. Eugene Parish Community. Our deepest sympathy go out to his family. We will keep you all in our prayers.

Lou & Charlene Bielakowski

November 12, 2014

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October 30, 2014

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October 26, 2014

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Oct

27

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Chicago

6250 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

Oct

28

Prayer Service

9:15 a.m.

Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Chicago

6250 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

Oct

28

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Eugene Church

IL

Oct

28

Interment

Maryhill Cemetery

Niles, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Chicago

6250 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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