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Frank Certa Obituary

Certa, Jr., Frank P.

Frank P. Certa, Jr.; beloved husband of Anna; loving father of Barbara (Joel) Certa-Werner and Jennifer (Jessica) Certa-Schroeder; adored grandfather of Thanael, Julianna, Hannah, and Hope; also loving friend of many. Visitation Friday, October 8, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Service at 11:00 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 3325 W. Wrightwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60647. Family and friends will meet at 2:00 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery, 2905 Thatcher Rd., River Grove, IL 60171, for a Graveside Service. Arrangements entrusted to COLONIAL-WOJCHIECHOWSKI FUNERAL HOME. Info 773-774-0366 or www.colonialfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 3, 2021.

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Richard and Virginia Ners

October 5, 2021

Frank was more than a brother in law to me and my family. He was
A loving family member. We will miss Frank and his laughter and
him joking around, Frank was a good man. In Gods hands now May you Rest In Peace. We love you.

Sarah Rydberg

September 30, 2021

Deepest Condolences to the Certa family. Frank was such a wonderful person and I will miss him dearly.

The Staff of Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home

September 28, 2021

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Memorial Events
for Frank Certa

Oct

8

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Grace United Methodist Church

3325 W. Wrightwood Ave., Chicago, IL

Oct

8

Service

11:00 a.m.

Grace United Methodist Church

3325 W. Wrightwood Ave., Chicago, IL

Oct

8

Graveside service

2:00 p.m.

Elmwood Cemetery

2905 Thatcher Rd., River Grove, IL

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Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Chicago

6250 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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