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Chester Stroka Obituary
Stroka, Chester R. age 79, longtime Chicago resident, formerly of Crystal Falls, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn Stroka (1993), loving father of Chester W. (Mary), John (Cheryl), Richard and Barbara Stroka, adored grandfather of Holly (Galo), Emily, Danielle, Joshua, Tony and Meagan, fond great-grandfather of Gabriella & Baby "Pee Wee", dear brother of Mary, the late Joseph and Albert, dear uncle and great-uncle to many. Chester leaves cherished memories & many dear friends, including his loving friend and companion Dorothy VanAcker. Visitation Friday, 4 to 9 p.m. Prayers Saturday, 9:30 a.m., at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago, to Transfiguration Church. Mass Saturday, 10 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Funeral inquiries: 773-561-6874. 
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Larry McPartlin
January 19, 2007
I will always cherish my memories of Chester, especially those summers we worked together at Storgaard Construction Co. He was a gentle and loving man respected by all who ever met him.
Ray Dishaw
January 17, 2007
I have known Chet all of our childhood and school days. We did all the things young boys do and I loved him. We ran into each other over the years and last saw him at our class reunion in Crystal Falls last year. I will miss him. My prayers and condolences to his family.
Miriam Youel-Matos
January 17, 2007
Barbara,
My deepest sympathies for your lose. My prayers are with you and your family.
PHYLLIS VEGA
January 17, 2007
TO THE STROKA FAMILY
MY CONDOLENES I MEET MR AND MRS STROKA BUT A HANDFUL OF TIMES BUT THE WERE GOOD FINE PEOPLE I WENT TO GRAMMAR SCHOOL WITH THERE SON RICHARD STROKA AT TRANSFIGARATION FROM K THUR 8 TH GRADE
SO RICHARD AND FAMILY I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS PHYLLIS DAVIDSON VEGA
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Pat Granberg
January 17, 2007
Ever since I was born I've known Chester Stroka. I grew up with all his children and have very fond memories of him. He was like a second father to me, especially after my own father passed on. I wish all his family well. God Bless
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