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Edward Szarabajka Obituary

Szarabajka, Edward W. 84, of Palatine, loving husband of the late Anne J., beloved father of Keith (Jenny Stewart), Denise Stewart, Kevin, Kent (Cheryl), Deidre (John) McElveen and Kerry Szarabajka, grandfather of Alyssa, Tyler, Jack, Caleb and Sean, fond brother of Regina Vince and preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. Visitation Wednesday, 4 to 9 p.m. at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Prayers Thursday, 9:15 a.m., at the funeral home to St. Edna Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to V.F.W. National Home for Children, 3573 S. Waverly Rd., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827. Info: 847-358-7411. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 8 to Oct. 9, 2002.

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Joan

October 28, 2002

My sympathy to the Edward Szarabajka Family. As a former neighbor and employee of Ed's, I remember him well.

Cathy O

October 17, 2002

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Karen Winnermark

October 10, 2002

My condolences to the family. I so enjoyed Ed. His sense of humor, quick wit, pleasant personality, and peaceful demeanor was a blessing to all those who crossed his path in life. He will be missed. Know that thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sue Schaefges-Karecki

October 9, 2002

Deidre,

Sorry to hear about the deaths of both your parents. (I didn't even know you were married!) I also have lost both my parents recently. My dad died in 1998 (only 69 from liver cancer) and my mom 15 months later in 2000 (only 66 from a blood disease.) Thinking of you - hang in there.

Sue Schaefges Karecki

Jose Luis Valdes

October 8, 2002

My Condolence to Ed's family. May he rest in peace. God bless him.

Kimberly Taylor

October 8, 2002

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

Mindy Butcher

October 8, 2002

All of our deepest sympathy for you and your family.



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