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Casimir J. "Red" Zimla

Casimir Zimla Obituary

Zimla, Casimer J. "Red" U.S. Calvary and WWII Veteran. Dear friend of the late Eleanor (nee Kozicki), loving father of Stanley and Robert (Danette), loving grandfather of April (Paul) Augius and Jason, loving great-grandfather of Alexis and Rachel, loving uncle of Anna (the late Greg) Krzywicki and fond uncle of many. Funeral Thursday 9:00 a.m. from Pomierski & Son F.H., 1059 W. 32nd St., to St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m. 773-927-6424.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2009.

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phil smolen

November 17, 2009

bob, danette, contact me as soon as possible, Phil Smolen from the guard, ft polk etc, [email protected] sorry about dad.....we went to see him, remember?....on the weekends.

Red's last Christmas with family

Laura Dencer

January 8, 2009

I'll always remember Red as a gentle, loving and giving person. I'm very sorry to see such a man leave our world, but he has earned and deserves the better life that awaits him.
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone that knew and loved him.

Ann Krzywicki

January 7, 2009

Uncle you always had your own way of doing thinks a special spirit that shows throught in all you did for others. You were a kind and giving person with a optimistic attitude. I never once did I here you complain. I hope i could be that strong. I love you and you will always be part of my life. I will cherish the memories forever.

Betsy, Len & Nikki Zaffino

January 5, 2009

Bert & Stanley

Your dad was the best. He had the most love to go around for everyone. Never a mean thing to say about anyone. His love will be forever etched in all of our lives! He will be truly missed by all. To the great Commander! May his legend live on.....

January 5, 2009

Bob,

Our deep sympathy to you and your family.

Josephine, Velina and your student techs.

Leon Jackowiak

January 5, 2009

My condolences to the family and friends of Red.
He was a good man who always put his family before himself in anything that he did.
I know that he will be greatly missed.

Fran Lorentz

January 5, 2009

Bert, Danette, Our deepest condolences to you and your family.

Bob and Fran Lorentz

Sandy Duveneck

January 5, 2009

Bob,
Please accept our sincerest sympathy on the loss of your father.

Elmer and Sandy

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