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Donald Lesniak Obituary
Lesniak, Donald S. age 63, Vietnam Army Vet., retired Chicago Police Department, loving father of Victoria Lesniak (Keith) Ehrlicher, cherished grandfather of Aniela, former husband of Joanne Lesniak, fond brother of Thomas (Rene), dear uncle of Alene (Mark) Ackerman, great-uncle of Natalie Ackerman. Funeral Thursday, 9 a.m., from Modell Funeral Home, 5725 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Turibius Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Member of S.O.P. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-767-4730 
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Wayne & Mary Rachuy
August 25, 2019
Forever in our hearts.
Frank , Ricky & Sue Szpytek
August 30, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Rachuy
August 29, 2007
Words cannot express how much Don was loved. He became part of our family when we moved to the neighborhood. Thanks for the laughter and the (mostaccioli). May God grant you eternal life.
Love,
The Rachuy Family
Patricia Svoboda (Babyar)
August 29, 2007
I went to Harrison High school with Don, and ran into him occasionally thru the years, always a very nice person, he will be missed.
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Denise Shroth
August 29, 2007
You were always a welcomed face to see. A good friend full of funny anecdotes and recipes. You will be truly missed.
Alicia Sanchez
August 29, 2007
Don, you will be surely missed. Our thoughts and prayers to the family.
August 28, 2007
WE HAD SOME GOOD TIMES IN THE OLD DAY'S,YOU WILL BE MISSED ALOT
JOE PULIDO,ELMHURST,IL
Lindsay Robin
August 28, 2007
Don was the most wonderful cook in Chicago and had the most energetic and lively spirit. He will be deeply missed but his spirit lives on. My thoughts are with his family.
Harriet and Jeff Kraeger
August 28, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Mary Ellen Bishop
August 28, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless.
Dan & Gloria Boubel
August 28, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Jim, Maria & Georgio Fotos
August 28, 2007
You will be missed! May God rest your soul!
Mary Beth Jagielski Stephens
August 28, 2007
Don was a wonderful neighbor and great guy. My condolences to his family.
Linda Ehrlicher
August 28, 2007
just want you to know again that I love you and that I will continue to pray for you as you go through this love, mom
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