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George Litke Obituary

Litke, George J. U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, beloved husband of the late Carol (nee Tyler), loving father of Jean (Mark) Blidy, Estelle (Daniel Paczesny, fiancee), Thomas (Cherrie) and Georgann "Gigi", dear grandfather of Shayne Blidy, Derek Blidy, Jade Blidy, Joshua Litke and Zachary Litke, fondest brother of the late James J. Member of the Archer Highland American Legion #698 and NRA member. Funeral Monday, December 8, 2008, 9:45 a.m., from Szykowny Funeral Home, Jonathan F. Siedlecki, Director, 4901 S. Archer Ave. (1 blk. East of Pulaski at Szykowny Blvd.), to St. Pancratius Church, 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. For funeral info: 773-735-7521

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 5, 2008.

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Your Son

December 10, 2008

I miss you dad.

Ronnie & Darbi Jackson

December 7, 2008

Dear Jean, Mark and Family.... We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family has been through so much this year and we want you to know we are sincerely praying for the peace that only "He" can give. Please let us know if there is any need you have or anything we can do for you and your family.

Dan & Sandy Denewellis

December 7, 2008

Dear Jean, Mark, Shayne, Derek, Jade and to Jean's Family...........
We are thinking of you. We offer our sympathy to your family in the loss of your father and grandfather. May the Lord bind your hearts together with one accord as you share your memories together with love.
With prayers and much love

Warren McEvoy Maldonado

December 7, 2008

To the wonderful Litke family .... please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I'll miss him, too.
George's friend and colleague of many years,
Warren

Arlene and John Blackburn

December 7, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Estelle, please let us know if you need anything during this difficult time.

mike bell

December 6, 2008

You are in our prayers. You are loved and thought of during your time of loss.

Lisa Grzywna (Gorka)

December 6, 2008

You are in my prayers.

Linda Estrada

December 5, 2008

Jean, Estelle, Tom & GiGi ~
My thoughts are with you guys from Spaulding St.
Lyn Estrada aka Ludwig

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