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Chester Olendzki Obituary

Olendzki, Chester K. Army Veteran Korean War and a Purple Heart Recipient. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Boehm); Loving father of Katherine (John) Patti, Janice Sixta, Susan (Frank) Gross and Diane (Michael) Piccolo; Cherished grandfather of Joseph, Lydia, Nicholas, Madeline, Anne, Max, Michael, Caroline and Leo. Also loving uncle and friend of many. Funeral Saturday, September 29 at 9:00 a.m. from Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago to St. Thecla Church, Mass 9:30 am. Entombment St. Adalbert. In lieu of flowers, Contributions to Honor Flight, 938 West Montana St., Chicago, Illinois 60614 appreciated. Visitation Friday, 3-9 pm. Info 773-774-0366 or www.colonialfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 27, 2012.

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Lori Magnifico-Purta

September 29, 2012

Dear Olendzki Family, I am so sorry to hear about Chester's passing. I learned of this sad news late Friday night. My heart and prayers go out to you for I knew him my entire life. He was a wonderful kind hearted man. God bless you all.
Lori Magnifico- Purta (Lou Kasper's daughter)

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt

September 28, 2012

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Chester will be remembered at our next Police Mass (Sunday, 14 OCT, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd). In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.chicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

September 27, 2012

Dear Kathy and Janice,
thinking of you during this difficult time, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
with sincere sympathy,
Jane Schneidereit Bass

Joanie Hamilton

September 27, 2012

Dear Kathy and Janice,
I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We always enjoyed when he would come down to visit at WIU. He was awesome. Love you guys. xoxoxo Joanie Hamilton Fisher

Louis & Alexandra Apostol

September 27, 2012

Katherine Patti & Family. Please accept our sincerest sympathy and condolences on the recent loss of your Father. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family at this difficult time. May his memory be eternal.

james deprizio

September 27, 2012

God be with you always. we and your friends and family will miss you dearly.
Joann and Jim DePrizio

Frank & Carol Kluzek

September 27, 2012

Please accept our condolences. Chester was a very good,warm and giving person. He will certainly be missed by all.

Carol Whitney Zars

September 27, 2012

Dear Kathy and Janice:

I'm am so sorry for the loss of your father. I loved meeting him at AOII parents weekends. He had a way of drawing people to him and liking him right away. I know you will miss him dearly. He was a father when he needed to be (I heard that tone directed at me once) but most of all he was a daddy who dearly loved his family.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.
(((Hugs)))

Karen Birch

September 27, 2012

Kathie and Janice (AOPi Sisters: I am very sorry for your loss. Losing a father is a very hard thing to go through. My thoughts and prayers are with you both as well as your family.

Vickie Winters

September 27, 2012

Chester was a wonderful man who loved and was greatly loved by his family. He will be missed by all. My prayers are with you.

the green team of rainbow hospice

September 27, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Diana Klein

September 27, 2012

I met Chester many years ago at Eastman Kodak in Oak Brook. I worked in the "steno pool" and typed up some of his Customer Service tapes. Besides being a great guy, everyone will remember him for his kindness in always thinking of others and bringing in "fantastic" cakes for everyone's special occasion.
My sincere condolences to his family.

The Staff of Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home

September 27, 2012

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