Kielma, Harry Joseph 81, of Homer Glen, passed away September 6, 2008, with his family at his side. He was a WWII Naval Veteran, serving in the South Pacific. Beloved husband of Virginia (nee Bromberek) Kielma, loving father of Sharon (Kevin) McCarthy, Carolyn (Scott) Strong, Gary Kielma, Donna (Bruce) Liimatainen and Pamela (Michael) Wolfer, cherished grandfather of Douglas (Dana), Nicholas and Christy McCarthy, Matthew (Jennie), Katie, Kelli and Karly Strong, Sami Liimatainen, Tori, Haley, Heidi and Charlie Wolfer, adored great-grandfather of Bradley, Maxwell and Shamus McCarthy, dear son of the late Victoria and Joseph Kielma, and fond brother of Eleanor Provanzano, late Stella Wojchowski, late Anthony Kielma, late Gertrude Kielma and two deceased infant sisters. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m., at The Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C., 108 Illinois St., Lemont. Funeral services Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 9:30 a.m., at SS. Cyril & Methodius Church, Lemont, for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Vernon Memorial Estates. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org, would be appreciated. Info: Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com
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Phil Walsh
September 13, 2008
Dear Kielma Family,
I wanted to pass along my condolences to your family, Harry was a great guy and he will be greatly missed. My dad has been gone for 9 years and we still miss him today. Remembering all the good times will help you get through this tough time.
STEWART AND KARLA MOULAKELIS
September 9, 2008
WE ARE SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF THIS GREAT LOSS TO YOUR FAMILY. WE SAW HARRY OFTEN AT HOCKEY GAMES AND FAMILY PARTIES WITH DONNA, SAMI AND BRUCE, AND THERE WAS NEVER A QUESTION OF HIS LOVE AND DEVOTION TO GINNY AND HIS CHILDREN. HOW LUCKY YOU ALL WERE TO HAVE HIM . ALL OUR LOVE, STEW,KARLA, KON AND MATT MOULAKELIS
September 9, 2008
Sharon,
I'm very sorry to hear about your dad. Your family will be in our prayers.
Donna Boldt(Welter)
Gerri Aichinger
September 9, 2008
Dear Donna,
There is not much one can say at a time like this. I hope you find comfort in your many special memories and the thought of the happy years you had with your Dad.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Gerri Aichinger
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