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Michael Szela Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 23, 2014.

Szela Sr., Michael G. Age 97. Veteran of World War II, Army Air Force. Beloved husband of the late Florence Szela (nee Krolikowski) and the late Lillian Wright Szela (nee Muraski); loving father of Michael Jr. (Beth) and Christopher Szela; dearest grandfather of Michael, Leanne, Amelia, and Clare; dear brother of the late John, late Mary, late Frank, late Elizabeth, late Joseph (Mary Ann), and the late Chesterine; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 9:30 a.m. from FORAN FUNERAL HOME, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th St. just west of Harlem) to St. Joseph Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For information 708-458-0208 or www.foranfuneralhome.com.

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June 25, 2014

Dear Chris and Family,

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. He was a good man and will be missed by all.

With deepest sympathy,
Ed and Kelly

June 23, 2014

Lynn

Dear Szela family we are sorry for your loss.Make God your stronghold in the days ahead.

June 23, 2014

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24

Visitation

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

IL

Jun

25

Funeral

9:30 a.m.

Foran Funeral Home - Summit

7300 West Archer Avenue, Summit, IL 60501

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25

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Church

IL

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Foran Funeral Home - Summit

7300 West Archer Avenue, Summit, IL 60501

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