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Jean Kruppiak Obituary

Kruppiak, Jean L. (nee Sturm) Age 89. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Devoted mother of Mary McMahon-C.P.D. and the late William (Diane). Loving grandmother of William, Stephen Jr., Kristy, Robert, William Joseph Jr., Jeanine Marie and great-grandmother of Sophia and Elise. Former village trustee of Evergreen Park, avid golfer, bridge player and world traveler. Memorial visitation Thursday 5:00-9:00 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W), Palos Hills (7700W). Memorial service Thursday evening 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974 4410.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 10, 2019.
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. My deepest condolences Mary. I have so many fond memories of you and your family on Trumbull Avenue. I am so sorry to have missed the visitation.

Dorothy Green

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September 16, 2019

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. At the request of Darrin Bourret, Jean will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 22 SEP, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

September 13, 2019

My dearest condolences to Mary, her daughter, and to all the family. Eileen Staats

Eileen Staats

September 12, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Jerry & Linda Allaway

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September 11, 2019

To the family and friends, I extend my sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort be with you all.

September 10, 2019

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

David Gaidas and Family

September 10, 2019

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