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Edwin Karkula Obituary
Karkula, Col. Edwin F. U.S. Air Force Ret., age 84, of Melrose Park. Beloved husband of 50 years to Josephine "Pepin" (nee Provenzano), loving father of Honorable Judge Paul A. (Elizabeth) Karkula, proud grandfather of Alexis Catherine, dear brother of Bruno (Evelyn) Karkula and the late Amelia (Arnold) Kowalski, fond brother-in-law of Angelo (Blanche) Provenzano, Jean Holder, Florence (Richard) Tantillo, the late Rose (Mario) Aiuppa, the late Casper (Muriel) Provenzano, the late Helen (Vernon) Tantillo, the late Theresa (the late Jim) Carpino and the late Frank Provenzano, dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Col. Karkula's 30 years of military service in the USAF included 35 combat aerial missions over Europe during World War II and service as an Intelligence Officer during the Korean War. Funeral Friday, 10 a.m., from Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park, to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Melrose Park. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. 708-344-0714 or bormannfuneralhome.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Jordan & Lottie Bell
June 17, 2005
Paul & Liz,
Jordie and I were very sorry to read about your father. He sounded like a very active and loving person. He is in our prayers.
Vernon Tantillo
June 17, 2005
Dear Jo, Paul, Elizabeth,and Alexis and the Karkula family I express my sincere sympathy. Ed is now in his Father's home. I will pray for him daily, I am sure he will pray for us.
Ed has always been the family hero.
Just think, if it weren't for people like Ed we would be doing the Goose step on command.
Ed is an extremely kind person,
always ready and willing to give a helping hand to anybody in need.
I'm sure he will always be a good Democrat.
May God Bless Us All.
Vern
william reynolds
June 16, 2005
dear paul,sorry about the loss of your father,he will be in our prayers.deepest sympathy,carol and bill reynolds
Charles Holder
June 15, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Edwin. With our deepest sympathy, The Charles Holder Family
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Lisa Tantillo
June 15, 2005
I could not ask for a better uncle. I will miss you very much but I know you are in a better place now.
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