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Daniel Kaczmarek Obituary

Kaczmarek, Daniel A. beloved husband of Vivian (nee Sauer), loving father of Deborah (Greg) Blum and Thomas Kaczmarek, doting grandfather of Courtney Blum, dear son of Evelyn and the late Stanley Kaczmarek and son-in-law of William and Jean Sauer, fond brother of Jerome (Amelia) Kaczmarek. Mr. Kaczmarek was an executive in the printing industry for 40 years. Family and friends will meet Friday, 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Barrington, 6 S. Brinker Rd., Barrington. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, 1931 Halsted, Chicago, Ill., 60614, would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. 847-359-8020.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 23 to Jul. 24, 2003.

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Florence Steels

August 19, 2003

Vivian, Debbie and Tom, I am so sorry for your loss. It is so hard for me to put into words what a great friend Dan was to me. I am blessed to have known and worked with Dan for over 25 years. We started out as vendor/client but, soon we were friends. Whenever we would get together, we talked at length about out families before discussing any print project. Dan was truly one of a kind. I will miss his calls to the AMA. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Be blessed. Florence

Chet Gronke

August 10, 2003

Dear Kaczmarek family

If Dan is one and the same that Graduated St Mel in 1959 I was a friend and golf partner with him then. He was a Gentleman then and obvious from the support of his friends he was always that way.

My Sincere and deep condolences to the Family.

Chet

Judi Cole

July 29, 2003

Vivian, Debbie and Tom, I am so truely sorry for your loss. I felt priveleged to have at least met you and taken care of Tom, for even such a short time. Some people touch our lives in a very significant way and Tom did that to me. Tom was a very brave and strong individual. He taught me some very important lessons in that short time and I will carry these with me forever. I'm sorry the time we shared together was so short and filled with so much difficulty. He will be missed by many. Thank you for allowing me to share a bit of your lives. Take care of yourselves, that's what Tom would want. And know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Peace! Judi

Mary Ellen Owens

July 28, 2003

It's so hard for me to put into words what a great friend Dan was. Whenever he came to New York, he always had a smile on his face. He had a kind heart and a wonderful personality. I'll miss how he would call every couple of weeks to 'check in' and make sure everything was okay. He was such a good man and he will always be in my heart. My deepest sympathies go to all of his family and friends. Dan, you will be truely missed by all who knew you!

Melissa Wood

July 27, 2003

Uncle Danny was a very kind, loving gentle man who was respected by all who knew him. There are no words to express the sadness felt by this loss. He touched every person who knew him in such a special way. I cherish every memory I have with him.

Much Love Always,

Melissa, Terry, Danielle & William

Robert Owens

July 26, 2003

I only met Dan once. My wife Mary Ellen worked with him through Random House Childrens Books and she always spoke very highly of him and the work he did. In that one meeting I felt like I had known Dan all my life. He will always be remembered by the friends he made in New York. My sincere condolences to the Kaczmarek Family.

Gloria & Bill Altenberger

July 24, 2003

Our sincere condolences on Dan's death.

Susan MacMillan- Fasciano

July 24, 2003

Dan was a truly remarkable man. I had the pleasure of working with him while employed with Golden Books. He would always have a smile on his face coupled with a look of concern over making sure everyone was happy. We used to tease each other to no end over the silliest of things and I have and will miss that.

My deepest sympathies are with his family of whom I know he was extremely found of. God Bless him.

July 24, 2003

For the loss of a love one

Our tears flow like rain

For there are no words

That can ease our pain

For in Gods tender Hands

He will be

For he is completely at peace

And pain free

For you I say look to the sky

And you will see

For the birghtest of stars

Is were he will be



I am so sorry for your loss

Diane Kleist (Quigley)

July 23, 2003

Dear Vivian,



I am deeply saddened to learn of Dan's passing. Another so young. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Debbie, Tom, and your families.



Diane

JOE D'ASTO

July 23, 2003

Dear Tom, My heart goes out to you at a time when you've lost the man in your life that you mentioned as someone who felt so close. I am sorry for the loss of your Dad in your life's world. Joe D'Asto

Victor Cataldo

July 23, 2003

You probably have no idea how many lives Dan touched during his years in the printing business. Mine was one of them, and I feel very blessed to have known Dan. As his family, you too should feel blessed to have had him as a husband, dad, son, brother and granfather. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you.

Amy Bowman

July 23, 2003

It was a pleasure to know and work with Dan. His warmth and good humor will be missed by all of us at Random House who knew him.



My sincerest sympathy to the Kaczmarek family,



Amy Bowman

Random House Children's Books

Mary Ann Curtis (Andrews McMeel Publishing)

July 23, 2003

Dan was always very kind and gracious. May you and your family be comforted with that knowledge. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Vicki Blum Skelton

July 23, 2003

Vivian, Debbie, Tom and Greg - I'm thinking of all of you. Dan was a wonderful, gregarious man. Always someone who put you at ease and made you feel good. I’m happy to have known him and to be part of your extended family.

Beverly and Joseph Zanon

July 23, 2003

Our deepest sympathy to the Kaczmarek family. We had many good times together not only professionally but personally. He was gentleman and he will be sorely missed by all he touched.

Beverly & Joseph Zanon

Charlene Perrone

July 23, 2003

My sincerest condolescenes. I've lost a great friend and business associate. Dan, you'll be missed.

Dee Santiago

July 23, 2003

Tom, Debbie and Mrs. Kaczmarek,



I am sorry to hear of your loss, you have my deepest sympathy. May your memories of him give you strength. I will keep you in my prayers.

Jim Konrad

July 23, 2003

May the Good Lord give you strength

during this time of trial, and may

He keep you in His loving care.

Christopher Piscitello

July 23, 2003

My father and I spent many years with Dan at AP&L. While I've moved away, I enjoyed hearing what everyone was up to and seeing all of those we spent so much time with the annual reunions. MY thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Christopher Piscitello

Michelle Coughlin

July 23, 2003

Our deepest sympathy. He was a remarkable man and a great friend to all! We will keep him in our thoughts and prayers.

Dwight&Yvonne Fisher

July 23, 2003

We truly regret the loss of your father and partner in life. He will surely be missed. He was a great and good man.

Sylvia and John Kinney

July 23, 2003

Dear Vivian,

John and I are sorry to hear of Dan's passing. He will be remembered for all of the wonderful work he did for others. You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.

Sylvia and John Kinney

Barbara & John Sapiente

July 22, 2003

Vivian, Our hearts go out to you and your family. Dan was a beautiful person and we will miss him.

Avrom Packer

July 22, 2003

You have been too special a friend to ever be out of my thoughts..You will be deeply missed by all that had the good fortune of your friendship..

P.S. I owe you a suit and much more

Alison Gervais

July 22, 2003

My deepest sympathy goes out to Dan's family and friends. He was a wonderful person to work with and it was a blessing to have known him.

Cliff Koehler

July 22, 2003

Always a gentleman, always professional. We will always keep Dan in our thoughts and prayers.

Deborah Vartabedian-Carlson

July 22, 2003

I'm very sorry for your loss. Dan will be well remembered and missed by the people who had the pleasure of meeting him.

I will keep you all in my prayers.

Charlie Michaelis

July 22, 2003

Dan was truly a wonderful man - genuine, personable, and passionate. People loved being near and around him, because he always made them feel like they were the most important person in the world. The spark that most people have in their eyes the day they get married - that's the spark that Dan had in his eyes every day.



My family and I offer our most sincere condolences to Vivian, Debbie, Courtney, Tom, Greg, and the rest of Dan's family.

Christina & John Saville

July 22, 2003

You were special,

You were unique,

You were loved...........



May God Bless

Rev. Walter Philbrick

July 22, 2003

In the palms of His hands now and forever more. God's peace to you Daniel Kaczmarek, my friend, until we meet again.



Walter, Mary & Matthew Philbrick

Julie Gascoigne

July 22, 2003

My deepest sympathies for the loss of your Father and Husband.

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