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Walter Laskowski Obituary

Laskowski, Walter F. Age 93, beloved husband of the late Charlotte (nee Swierczek); loving father of Richard (Danita) Laskowski and Patricia C. Laskowski; dearest grandfather of Rev. Keith Laskowski (Allentown Diocese) and Paul (Elisabeth) Laskowski; wonderful great-grandfather to Hannah, Blaise and Maura Laskowski; dear brother of Helen (nee Lomec) (Marvin) Cieslak, the late Fran Lomec and the late Joseph (Kay) Lomec. Wally especially loved and was grateful for the loving care provided to him by his nieces, Shirley (William) Duray, Laura (Kirk) Bergmark, Nancy (George) Brown, Mary (Ken) Swierczek and Darlene (Steve) Chang. He was a fond uncle to many additional nieces and nephews and cousins, and a beloved friend to many. Wally, as he was affectionately known, was born October 21, 1918 to the late Frances (nee Golembiewska) and Stanley Laskowski and was cared for by his beloved grandparents, the late Helena and Martin Zalech. Wally was a life-long resident of Summit, Illinois. He was a World War II Veteran and retired from Corn Products after forty-three years of service. Funeral Mass at St. Joseph Church, 7240 West 57th Street, Summit, Illinois on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 10 am followed by internment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois, promptly at 1:30pm. Visitation at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 West Archer Avenue (55th Street, just west of Harlem) on Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 3-9pm. For further information, call (708) 458-0208 or www.foranfuneralhome.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 8, 2012.
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Dear Rick and Family,
May God embrace you with his love and grace. Share the many memories. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim & Bette Joe Earley

October 11, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Cynthia Wren

October 11, 2012

Rich,

You have my sincerest condolences. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Mary Winters

October 10, 2012

Richard & Patricia,
Sending light and love for comfort in this hour of bereavement.
Warm regards,
Helen (Smith) Massey
(your P.E. teacher Agassiz Elementary)

October 8, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Foran Funeral Home

October 8, 2012

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