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Donald Wasik Obituary

Wasik, Donald F. U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband and friend of Theresa F. (nee Stricula), cherished father of Cynthia Marie Wasik, Sheri Ann (Patrick) Maher and Donna Therese Wasik, dear son of Mary (nee Dubnicek) and the late Frank Wasik, loving brother of Gerald (Joyce) Wasik and Diane (Robert) Petska, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and friend of many. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m., from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, to St. Louis de Montfort Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Member of Darius-Girenas American Legion Post 271. 708-425-0500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2006.

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Karen Diana

November 14, 2006

My dearest Cindy: I am so sorry for your loss. I know your heart must be broken, you loved him so much. My prayers also for Teri, Sherry and Donna. I am so sorry for your pain.

Kelly McMullin - Hacker's Golf League

November 12, 2006

We are very sorry for your loss. Don was a friend & member of our "Hacker's Golf League". He was a pleasure to be around. He was a very good man & will be missed.

Brian Musielak

November 11, 2006

To The Wasik Family:

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you. We know all to well exactly how you are feeling. I will always remember that everytime I saw Don he had a smile on his face! Take comfort in the love and support of all your family and friends. They make a world of difference, the amount of strength you gain from others is overwhelming. Know that Don is always going to be with you in everything you do. You will feel him around you whenever you need his advice and support the most. If you need anything we are always just a phone call away.

God Bless and Love To All

The Musielak Family

Moe Durcan-Bilotta

November 10, 2006

Wasik Family: Please know that Brian and I are thinking of you and if any of you girls need anything, please do not hesitate to ask. We love you.

Moe and Brian

Thomas & Terry Durcan

November 9, 2006

We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this diffucult time.

Sincerest condolences,

Ray & Mary Ann Bauer

November 9, 2006

Dear Wasik Family
We hope our heartfelt thoughts of you during this sad time bring some small comfort and strength.

Love and Prayers

(Ann Rendel's Daughter)

Toni Wallace

November 9, 2006

Dear Wasik family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Don was a wonderful man and I have such fond memories of him. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Toni

Rhett Dennerline

November 9, 2006

Donna, if there's anything your family needs just ask me. I just realized that your and my Dad had the same birthday. From reading all the sign ins, not surprisingly sounds like your Dad was a really good person.

jim brucker

November 9, 2006

Dear Waskik Family,

You are all in my prayers at this difficult time. We will miss Don.

Jim & Pat Brucker

Greg Smith

November 9, 2006

Hey Donna, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Connie Zych

November 9, 2006

Dear Terry: Memories are the legacy of love--and I know you have many, many wonderful memories. At this very sad time, my heart aches for you and your daughters. I'm sorry for your loss. Cousin Connie

Dawn Percudani

November 9, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss. Don was one of the nicest people I ever met! He always made me laugh.
Hugs, Dawn Percudani & Family

Judy Kwak

November 9, 2006

Terry and family -
I am so sorry for your loss - I remember Don always being so friendly to me at the Wasik's gatherings - you are all in my prayers at this difficult time
Judy Kwak

Jerry Grabowski

November 8, 2006

My condolences to the Wasik family. Don was a good friend and a great co-worker. He will be missed by all.
Jerry Grabowski, Central Steel & Wire Co.

Sean & Lisa Durcan

November 8, 2006

Nothing is harder than losing someone you love. But friends can help the healing. Please know that you have friends who care.

Let us know if there's anything we can do.

Sandy Meyers

November 8, 2006

Cindy,

I'm SO sorry for your loss. I'll be thinking about you and your family. I'm so glad I had a chance to know your dad from all the K&E softball games he attended with your mom. My prayers are with you!

Love,
Sandy Meyers

Joeine Kriekel

November 8, 2006

Terry & Girls,
I'm so sorry to hear about Don. We were in Vegas the other day & I was thinking about him. He was a great guy!

Take care -
Joeine

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