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Harry Okonski Obituary

Okonski, Harry P. 96, WWII Army Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient. Beloved Husband of 70 years to Mary nee Gailus; Loving Dad of Kathleen (Mark) Blossom, Jerry (Mary Ann), John (Perlita), Mark (Maureen), Mary Kay (Steve) Nelson, Janet (Randy) Devenport And Jean (Tim) Braun; Dearest Grandpa of 22, Great-Grandpa of 11 and Great-Great Grandpa of 1; Dear Brother of 10 with two surviving sisters, Sadie and Valeria; Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 8:45AM from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. to St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church for 9:30AM Mass. Interment SS Peter and Paul Cemetery in Westville, IL. Visitation Tuesday 3-9PM. (773) 767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 7, 2011.

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Briar Gartner

August 13, 2011

Mark,

I am sorry about your dad. Wishing you love and peace during this difficult time.

Jean & Jim Bednar

August 10, 2011

Sorry we can't be there today to help celebrate Harry's life. We will be there in thoughts and prayers. Jeanie & Jim Bednar

Carolyn Dwyer

August 9, 2011

Oh the visits with Harry and my father,Sylvester, no one dare call him that. Uncle Harry did, and always got away with it. He had a great life, and an amazing wife. My sweet Aunt Mary.
Love and God Bless the entire family.
Carolyn

Carolyn Dwyer

August 9, 2011

Oh the visits with Harry and my father

August 9, 2011

Aunt Mary and family. Sorry to hear of the news. We all know he will never be forgotten and glad you have many memories to remember and share with others. Thinking of you Linda Nagrodski Cravens and family from Westville

August 9, 2011

Dear Harry O,

Thanks for the memories.

The Franc Family

Christine Bashinski Family

August 8, 2011

Okonski Family, memories will help in this time of sorrow. We are sorry for your loss.

Larry & Monica Okonski

August 8, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Bill, Theresa & Amelia Larkin

August 8, 2011

Dear Okonski Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort.
With deepest sympathy -

August 7, 2011

Dear Mary and OKonski family members: We were all very lucky to have been able to call your husband,father,grandfather,brother and uncle out friend. Harry made may people feel very special with his way of always listening to what you had to say and asking about your family members. He made us laugh and now he's made us cry. Residents of Haugen and especially the "Bear Lake Island" bunch will miss his smiling face and sharing his favorite bottle of "WINE". We all loved you Harry, Cheers! Jeanie & Jim Bednar and all your Haugen Friends.

Natalie & Mark Bechtold

August 7, 2011

Mary and family,
We always looked forward to seeing Harry at the island when we came up. We have some great memories of him. He really was a special guy and we will truly miss him. Our deepest sympathies are with you. God bless

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