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Chester Stranczek Obituary

Stranczek, Chester K. Age 85, late of Crestwood. Beloved husband of Diane Stranczek (nee Buksa); loving father of Michael (Barbara) Stranczek and Robert (Laurie) Stranczek; cherished grandfather of Ashley (Kurt) Kimzey, Michael, Mark, Kathryn and Steven Stranczek; dear brother of Joanne Byford, Lola Cortese, Shirley (John) Chlebus, Norman (Nancy) Stranczek, Ted (Judy) Stranczek, Henreitta (Barry) O'Brien and the late Joseph Stranczek; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Army Veteran of the Korean War. Professional Baseball Pitcher. Founder of Cresco Lines Inc., a Nationwide Trucking Company. Mayor of the Village of Crestwood for 38 years. Past Chairman of the American Trucking Association. Past Board member of Heritage Bank. Past Board member of Canisius College. Memorials to the Parkinson Disease Foundation would be appreciated. Funeral Friday 9:30a.m. from the Hickey Memorial Chapel, 4201 W. 147th St., Midlothian to St. Christopher Church 10:00a.m. Mass. Interment St. Benedict Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 5:009:00p.m. 708-385-4478



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 9, 2015.

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Mrs Jeanne Mercier

September 21, 2015

My condolences to Chester's family. He was a true gentleman and a kind man. May he rest in peace with God's blessings.
Mrs. Jeanne Mercier and in spirit - Lyle Mercier-fellow Blue Island Commmunity H.S alumnus.

Marge Mattert

September 16, 2015

Diane,Mike.Bob:
Sorry, for your loss. Chet was always good to me, my prayers are with your family at this sad time.

September 11, 2015

To all the Stranczek's, I am sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you in this sad time. Keep the good memories of your husband and father, etc. close to your heart.

Randy Egge

September 10, 2015

Please accept my sincere sympathy. I will always be grateful for his support and advice while I served as Superintendent of Cook County School District 130.

Dr. Michel T. Korsak

Kathy King

September 10, 2015

Kellie, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my prayers

September 10, 2015

Our deepest condolences and prayers to your family may he R I P.
Wayne & Nicole Warren
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Phoenix Az

September 10, 2015

Henreitta,

Sorry to hear of the passing of your Brother. Brings back many memories we had as children.

Dotty Henschel Wolff

September 9, 2015

Mike

Our condolences and prayers to you and your family in the passing of your Dad

John & Kathy Ciarrachi

September 9, 2015

A Man who did a lot for the Senior's of Crestwood. You will be missed.

Verla L.Clevenger

Michael Orlowski

September 9, 2015

Diane, Michael, & Robert, Please accept my sincere condolences in the passing of your Husband and Father Chet. It was an honor and privilege working for him. I remember one time after my Father had a conversation with Chet, and speaking highly of him. I will always remember him as a caring and thoughtful man.

Gary Baumhover

September 8, 2015

Bob, sorry to hear of Chets passing. REALLY GOOD MAN and GOOD TRUCKER. I'm sure you will miss him.

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