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Edward Smentek Obituary

Smentek, Edward J. age 89, gone to his eternal rest with Jesus on October 9, 2006. Beloved husband of the late Lottie (nee Bielinski), loving father of Robert (Pamela) and James (Lynn), devoted grandfather of Jeffrey (the late Andrea), Keith (Julie), Mark (Kathleen), David (Jill), Dawn (Ed) Mankiewicz and Steven (Sharilee), dear grandfather of Kirsten, Clayton, Ani, Brandon, Eddie and Andrew, dear brother of Stanley. Preceded in death by other brothers, many nieces and nephews. Member of St. Barbara Senior Citizens and 4th Degree member of Archbishop Quigley Council K of C. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Barbara Church would be appreciated. Funeral Friday, 9:30 a.m., from Roberts Funeral Home, 2819 S. Archer Ave., to St. Barbara Church. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 8 p.m. 312-842-0288.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 11, 2006.

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Dolores&Virginia Anderson&Wolski

October 15, 2006

Please accept our sincerest sympathy for your loss. We have many fond memories of your grandpa and grandma as well as your great grandparents (Bielinskis). We are friends from way back.
Remembering all of you in our prayers.

Cliff & Diane Smentek

October 15, 2006

We would like to extend our sympathy at this great loss to your family. Cliff remembers him fondly and wishes that there could have been more family communication after they moved. We share your grief as Ed's brother, Stanley, died Sept. 24, 2006. Once again, we send our sincere condolences.

Dennis/Angela Yaylali

October 12, 2006

Bob and Pamela,

Our sincere condolences in your great loss

Dennis and Angela Yaylali

Steve & Shar Smentek

October 12, 2006

We will miss you Grandpa, but we find peace in knowing that you are home with the Lord and that you and Grandma will be watching over us.

Thank you for sharing your wisdom over the years, and teaching us the important lessons in life - especially the "how to" at the craps table. :)

With love,

Janet & Gary Fink

October 11, 2006

There is another star in heaven.

May Bill

October 11, 2006

With my love, prayers and deepest sympathy in your great loss. He will greatly be missed and never forgotten. Your great love and cherished memories will forever remain in your hearts and he will always be with you in spirit.

Marie, Cameron and Marina Minervini (Smentek)

October 11, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and thinking of you with the hope that you'll find strength in your faith and peace in your special memories. We are comforted to know that Uncle Ed is back home with Aunt Lottie.

Much Love,

We love you!!!

October 11, 2006

dawn mankiewicz

October 11, 2006

Grandpa - May you rest in eternal peace in the Lord's Kingdom. Heavenly Father - thank you for opening Your Gates ... You will forever be in my heart.
I LOVE YOU GRANDPA!

Eddie, Dawn and EdJu

Jacqueline Flanagan

October 11, 2006

Continue to hold to your faith.

Dave & Jill Smentek

October 11, 2006

Thanks for all the wonderful years and memories you have given to our family. We will miss you greatly.

Say Hello to Grandma for us and let us know where the good casinos and restaurants are when we get there. Love,
Dave & Jill

Rich Breen

October 11, 2006

Bob,

My deepest sympathies and sincerest condolences to you and your family.

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