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Gus Kanakes Obituary

Kanakes, Gus R. Age 77. Beloved husband of Sandra; loving father of Kimberly Kanakes, Samantha (David) Dickey, and the late David Kanakes; cherished brother of Guido, Cuneo, and the late Nikki; also many nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral ServiceSaturday, April 27, 2019, at6:30 p.m. at Modell Funeral Home, 7710 S. Cass Ave., Darien. VisitationSaturday, April 27, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Interment Private. For more Funeral information, please call(630) 852-3595or visit modelldarien.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 26, 2019.

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Mina RN CCH clinic at Edward

December 3, 2019

My deepest Condolences to you Sandra. Gus is greatly missed and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this Holiday season.

Kris Malzone

April 30, 2019

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss of Gus.Please except my sympathy.

April 27, 2019

My Deepest Condolences to your family
Ann Marie

Gail Bedard

April 27, 2019

Kanakes and Calcagno Families;
Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. May Gus rest in heaven.

April 27, 2019

My heartfelt condolences to the Kanakes family for your immeasurable loss of your loved one. One day many will have the opportunity to live again. May the hope of everlasting sustain you during these difficult times. John 17:3

FG Rich

April 27, 2019

Please accept our deepest condolences for Gus. May the God of all comfort be with the Kanakes family during this difficult time. Matthew 5:4

April 26, 2019

R G

April 26, 2019

Remember those great memories and take comfort that God can awaken those who fall asleep in death if we have faith through his son Jesus Christ. 1Thessalonians 4:14.

April 26, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you. 1Peter 5:6-7

April 26, 2019

My Condolences To The Family;
I'm so sorry for your great loss. May the God of all comfort be with you all during this difficult time.

M B

April 26, 2019

My deepest condolences to the family for the loss of your dear Gus. May you find comfort in the promises of Almighty God as found at 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

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6:30 p.m.

Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Darien

7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561

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Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Darien

7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561

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