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Edward Kukielski Obituary

Kukielski, Edward F. "Otsie"

Age 93, a resident of Cicero, passed away on December 30, 2020. Loving husband of Stella Kukielski (nee Knaperek); beloved stepfather of Terri (Bob) Marshall, Susan (Craig) Stears, Bonnie (Tim) Schiller and John Soltis; dearest son of the late John and Mary Kukielski (Marinowicz); dear uncle of numerous nieces and nephews; preceded in death by his dear siblings Elzbieta "Betty" Kukielski, Jerome (Gertrude) Kukielski, Alexander Kukielski, Chester (Josephine) Kukielski, and Helen (Joseph) Bogdan and many beloved dogs, including and Mitzi, Taffy, Shady, Prince, YouToo and Trixie; member of M.I.T.S. Social and Athletic Club; career employee of Wanzer Dairy; avid fisherman, golfer, bowler and Chicago Bears fan. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, SERVICES FOR OTSIE WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Progressive Animal Welfare Society Chicago (PAWS Chicago) via https://www.pawschicago.org/how-to-help/donate/, 1997 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago, IL 60614, or (773) 475-4242.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 24, 2021.

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