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Dean Kaulentis Obituary

Kaulentis, Dean J. Dean J. Kaulentis, 59, of Lake Forest, passed away suddenly April 18, 2011. Beloved husband of Kathie; loving father of J.D., Maureen Kaulentis (Kevin Engbercht) and Jackie (Joe) Sciara; cherished grandfather of Eva; dear brother of Chrys Kaulentis and James (Carmen) Kaulentis; adored uncle of many nieces and nephews; fond cousin of many; and devoted son-in-law of Frances Murray. Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Emma and John Kaulentis. A visitation will be held Wednesday, April 20th from 4-9 pm at Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Road, Highland Park, IL. Family and friends will meet for a funeral service Thursday, April 21st at 11:30 am at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1017 N. LaSalle Drive, Chicago, IL. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove, IL. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. For info and/or directions please call Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home at (847) 831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 19, 2011.

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Todd Sherlock

November 16, 2011

Kathie and family,
I was sadden to hear about Dean. Your husband and Dad was a GREAT GUY. I had know him for over 26 years. I appreciated his Neiman business but more important I appreciated his friendship over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I hope all the wonderful family memories will help sustain you at this time. God Bless you Dean.
Todd A. Sherlock

April 30, 2011

Dear aulentis family, It was always nice to see your smile walking through the turnstyle at the CME. I wore your Nephwes initials proudly you have a great family nd friends my prayers are with you jennifer/ muffy is my nicname

April 28, 2011

Dear Kalentis Family,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Louie Vasta

April 26, 2011

Dear Kalentis Family,

I am so sorry about your loss. Dean and I had so much fun in Mr. Wolf's class. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rhonda Kaplan Fishkin/ Buffalo Grove, IL

April 25, 2011

Dear Kathie and Family,
Our deepest and sincere condolences to you and your family.May God give you all the strength at this truly difficult time.You are in our thoughts and prayers.God Bless all of you.Cappiello Family.

Tom Baba

April 24, 2011

Dear Kathy-
Although I have not seen nor spoken to Dean since our last day at Amundsen in 1969, I can remember the years of friendship that we shared. This is a complete shock to me. My prayers to you and the entire Kaulentis Family.

Dr. Patrick Spilotro

April 23, 2011

Our deepest sympathy On your loss .Dean was always a kind gentleman and friend to everyone, GOD Bless all the Kaulentis Family.

April 23, 2011

Dear Kathie and family,
I was shocked and saddened by the news of Dean's death. My heart goes out to you and your family. Such a great loss! I will keep you all in my prayers. Hold on to the wonderful memories to get you through the coming days.

Kathy Carper
Grayslake, IL

Maria Meyers

April 22, 2011

Dear Kathie, Jackie, Maureen, J.D. and family,
I am holding you in my thoughts and my prayers. Dean was a great man with a generous heart and a deep love for his family. I feel blessed that I was able to know him. Much love and many prayers,

Cindy Mitchell-Ershen

April 22, 2011

Dear Kathi. I just recently heard about Deans passing. It has been decades since I have seen either one of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Larry Kedzie

April 22, 2011

Kathie, Dean was a wonderful person a great dad and a good friend. He will be missed . You and your family are in my prayers

Heather Link

April 21, 2011

Dear Moe and Family,
I am so very sorry! My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Sincerely, Heidi Fincham's sister

Angela Meyers

April 21, 2011

Dear Kathie and Family,

I am very sorry for your loss. My sympathy goes out to you.

Angela Meyers

Joie Sciara-Meyers

April 21, 2011

Dear Kathie and Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dean was a wonderful person. May your memories bring you comfort.

April 21, 2011

To the family of Dean, my prayers for you during this very difficult time, and to you DEAN thanks for the White Sox tickets and the best Christmas Bonus's ever!!You were always good to us on the floor-God bless-Refco Lcy (Lucille Tidmarsh

April 21, 2011

Everyone at Morton's The Steakhouse of Northbrook was shocked and saddened by the news of Dean's passing. Our hearts go out to your entire family. You will be in our prayers.

Josh Nugent
Tom Lange
and the rest of our staff

April 21, 2011

Dear Kathy and family

We were so sorry to hear about Dean. We know how much family and friends meant to him and how loyal he was to those around him. It is always hard to say goodbye and we must try to remember the positives and the good memories. He was a strong man with a good heart toward those he loved.

you are all in our thoughts and prayers

john and andrea welsh

April 21, 2011

Dear Kathie,

I am so saddened and sorry for the loss of a truly great man.My memory of Dean will always be how kind he was to people especially children. He will always be in my thoughts and heart.

Roy

April 20, 2011

Dear Kathie and family,

I am so very sorry to hear the terrible loss of a very great man. A man who cherished family above all and was a true friend to everyone he came in contact with. The world was a better place with Dean in it and it is a loss for all with his passing. My deepest regrets at this time. Love to the entire Kaulentis family.

Steve Dorn

Scott & Dawn Chisholm

April 20, 2011

Dear Kathie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Dean touched so many lives and was loved by all. He will not soon be forgotten.
Scott and Dawn Chisholm

Rosemary/Conrado Cortez

April 20, 2011

Dear Kaulentis Family,

Conrado and I are deeply saddened by Dean's sudden passing. We would like to offer our heartfelt condolences to Jimmy and Carmen Kaulentis on the very personal loss of Jimmy's brother. My husband, Conrado Cortez, has waited on Dean and Kathie for many years at Cafe Lucci in Glenview, and he wishes to extend his personal condolences to Dean's wife and to let her know that he has always appreciated their kindness to him. God Bless the Kaulentis Family. You are in our prayers.

April 20, 2011

Deareast Kaulentis Family

RICK HAYES

April 20, 2011

Dearest Kaulentis Family,
We are saddened for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers with our heartfelt sympathies.
Kathy and Rick Hayes

Joanne Melone

April 20, 2011

Kaulentis Family,

I’m saddened for your loss. No words can comfort the grief of losing someone we love.

Ed & Judy Tentes

April 20, 2011

Dearest Maureen and family~our deepest and hearfelt sympathies. our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this sorrowful time. i am sure in time, all the loving memories you have with him will bring smiles to all of you once again.

TZ

April 20, 2011

My prayers are with all the Kaulentis' family during this difficult time. I am truly greatful for all the good times that I shared with Uncle Dean. He was an unselfish, great father, husband and relative to everyone. You will be missed. R.I.P. in heaven.

Michael & Rose Puccio

April 20, 2011

Dearest Kaulentis Family,
Dean's presents is a great loss to all who knew him. My prayers are with all of you at this time. We will all miss him.

Mary Sreenan

April 19, 2011

Dearest, Kaulentis family, such a great loss, my sincere condolences to each and every one of you at this difficult time! I have the fondest memories of Dean and shared some of the best times of my life (so far) with your whole family. Sending loving thoughts, prayers and peace to you all.
Much Love,
Mary Sreenan

penny king

April 19, 2011

Kaulentis Family,
Sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Dean. Its been many years and fond memories of Dean and the entire family. Hope God gives you the strength to get through this sorrowful time in you life.

Sherry Sturch

April 19, 2011

Dearest Kathie and Family: I send my deepest sympathies to you all and have and will continue to hold you in my heart, thoughts and prayers. I am seeing Dean in the arms of Emma & John. Most Sincerely,

Peggy Riley

April 19, 2011

Dear Kathy- so sorry to hear about Dean- we have many fond memories at all the games in LF. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Peggy and Todd Riley

Carlene Amari

April 19, 2011

Dear Kaulentis family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you at this painful time. My heart goes out to all of you. May he rest in peace.

C. Dino Pappas

April 19, 2011

Dear Cathy and Family,

I am sorry for your lost. May God give you the streght and courage to move thru this tragic time and into the future with his blessings.
Sincerely,
C. Dino Pappas

April 19, 2011

Faith, Courage, Love.

Darlene Edwards

April 19, 2011

Dear Carmen and Family, We are very sorry to hear of your loss, may he rest in peace. Love from your classmate and friend, Darlene DeGrazio-Edwards

April 19, 2011

DEAR CATHY AND FAMILY, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS HAVE BEEN WITH YOU SINCE WE HEARD OF DEANS SUDDEN ONSET ILLNESS. HE WAS A SUPER GUY. HE IS IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER. DR& MRS. ROSS SCIARA

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