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John Olender Obituary

Olender, John Age 94. Loving husband of Stella (nee Zych); Beloved father of the late Teresa, Conrad and Christine; Devoted uncle of Aleksandra Brzezinski and Wieslaw Olender. Funeral leaving from Pietryka Funeral Home, 5734 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, Thursday, October 4th 9:30 a.m. to St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Church, 5352 W. Belden Ave. Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment at St. Adalbert Cemetery in Niles. Visitation Wednesday 4:009:00 p.m. Info. 773-889-0115.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 3, 2018.
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MS. STELLA
MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AT THIS SAD TIME, HE WAS A DEVOTD MAN. V ERY HONEST I REMEMBER HIM AND YOU WELL. GOD BLESS
EDWARD DYKLA , BOYNTON BEACH FLA
PRESIDENT EMERITUS PRCUA
WEBER HS

EDWARD DYKLA BOYNTON BEACH FLA

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September 27, 2023

MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON YOUR LOSS MAY GOD COMFORT YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW 1 PETER 5: 6,7

October 5, 2018

Mrs. Olender -

There are no words to describe how saddened I am about the passing of Mr. Olender. You and your family have touched my heart over the years in a way that I never thought possible. You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers Mrs. Olender. I'm always a phone call away.

Sue Graf

October 4, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

Z L

October 4, 2018

Dear Stella,
O have our deepest sympathy on the. passing of John
He will be remembered as a generous, kind,
considerate gentle man.
May he rest peacefully in the gracious hands of Jesus in Paradise.
We also you in our prayers as well as your children. God Bless You.
Edward G Dykla
President emeritus Polish Roman Catholic Union of America.
Barrington, Il.

October 3, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in Psalms 29:11, knowing that in difficult times like this, God gives peace and strength. DM

October 3, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in family, friends and prayer during this difficult time.

EM

October 3, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)

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