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Aloysius Sobotka Obituary

Sobotka, Aloysius A. "Al" Army Air Force Veteran WWII. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor (nee Lupa); loving father of Marian (Rob) Thoma, Greg Sobotka, Sharon (Terry Kinney) Sobotka, Allan Sobotka, Linda (Joe Wesslowski) Sobotka and the late Donna Sobotka; proud grandfather of Jeff (Jennifer), Emily and Tim Thoma, Janene (Nicholas) Cowan and Nora Sobotka, Aidan and Tara Kinney; great-grandfather of 4; fond brother and uncle to many. Funeral Saturday 8:45 a.m. from FORAN FUNERAL HOME, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th St just west of Harlem) to St. Bede the Venerable Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Friday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Association would be appreciated. For Information: 708-458-0208 or www.foranfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 16, 2013.

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Bev Upchurch

October 21, 2013

Greg, Stu and I send our deepest sympathies on the loss of your father. You are in our prayers.

Gale Semenic- Mockus

October 17, 2013

I'm saluting your Father as a fellow Veteran. Vito & I are so sorry for your loss. We pray that the Lord eases your heavy heart, & know He is with you & your family during this sorrowful time.

Lauren Perreault

October 17, 2013

Dear Greg and extended Sobotka Family -- so very sorry to hear about this. It is obvious he had a love of life to produce such a nice guy as his son Greg. May your memories help you during this difficult time until you meet again.

Cindy Folkens

October 17, 2013

Greg and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May your many memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.

Lenny Wilson

October 17, 2013

Dear Greg, as the WW11 giants fall, we step up to the front of the herd. Please accept my condolences to you & your family on this great loss. Know that many people love & appreciate you, even if by afar.

October 17, 2013

Greg, I am so sorry for your loss; losing a parent is so difficult. Sending prayers to you and your family. Carol Rowan

David Weinfield

October 17, 2013

Linda and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I know it was
a long struggle for you and I just
want you to know how sorry I am for you, Linda and your entire family

The Staff of Foran Funeral Home

October 16, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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Visitation

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

IL

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19

Funeral

8:45 a.m.

Foran Funeral Home - Summit

7300 West Archer Avenue, Summit, IL 60501

Oct

19

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

St. Bede the Venerable Church

IL

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Foran Funeral Home - Summit

7300 West Archer Avenue, Summit, IL 60501

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