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Harry W. "Happy Harry" Zuehlke

Harry Zuehlke Obituary

Zuehlke, Harry W. "Happy Harry" 74, affectionally known as "Zully" and with his enthusiastic Banter of "Ba Ba Ba Bum", could always bring a smile. Zully arrived into this world January 27, 1930, and was born into eternal life on April 25, 2004, after a long illness. He is survived by his beloved life partner of 47 years Loretta "Lorie" (nee Schultz), loving father to Linda (Ronald) Kirsininkas and Judith (David) Becker, proud papa to Andrew, Timothy, Corynne Kirsininkas, Karen Becker and the late Allison Becker, loving son of the late Willi and Anna (nee Gleffe) Zuehlke. Big brother to Vernon and Harold. Harry was a 42 year employee and happy retiree of the Eastman Kodak Company. Visitation will be at The Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth, Thursday and Friday, from 2 until 9 p.m. Lying-in-state Saturday, May 1, 2004, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m., Palos Evangelical Lutheran Church, 12436 71st Ct., Palos Heights, IL. Interment Bethania Cemetery, Justice. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Palos Evangelical Lutheran Church appreciated. 708-448-6000

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 28 to Apr. 29, 2004.

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Chris Peterson

May 9, 2004

Very saddened to hear of Zully's passing. What a wonderful person. Can't ever remember a moment at Kodak where he "lost it". And, Lord! those of us who worked there certainly knew that could sooo easily happen. Zully always had a smile, always saw the bright side. What a wonderful person! What a loss for us.

Bonnie Rolfs-Deibel

May 7, 2004

My deepest sympathy to the Zuehlke family. Harry was always a very pleasant person to be around. He always had a smile. Sorry to hear about his illness & passing. My prayers to his family.



I worked at Kodak, Oak Brook, Illinois for 20 years & was transferred to Kodak Colorado Division in 1998. I just now found out about this website & guest book for Harry.

paul & eileen winterfeld

April 30, 2004

Please accept our deepest apologies on the loss of your loved one....he is in our hearts and in our prayers...Again, our deepest apologies ! Paul and Eileen Winterfeld 3518 S Seeley Ave

chgo Il. 60609

Bill & Cathy Krueger

April 30, 2004

Dear Friend and Neighbor: Our prayers to Lorie and your family. May God bless you and give you eternal peace. We will miss you.

Joe' Fields

April 30, 2004

Linda-

My condolences to you and your family. Though we haven't seen each other since high school (Stagg '78), I've thought of you numerous times. Who knew the stoic German language could be made so silly (nein, ehrlich!). I'm glad to see that you have created a family of your own; may your love for each other help ease the sense of loss.

Best Wishes- Joe'

Bob McArdle

April 29, 2004

Gone but not forgotten.

We'll always remember " Sink the hook Harry"

Till we all meet again.

robin scanlan

April 28, 2004

dear judy and family sorry to hear about your loss,my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Hank & Julie Dahlman

April 28, 2004

Zully, I for one will miss your smile,laughter,friendship, over the passed some 50 years.

May God hold you in his hands, Till we meet again.



Your Friend,

Hank & Julie Dahlman

April 28, 2004

Big guy, you will be missed by so many of us. Your smile and laughter too. Were sure God will have his arms open very wide to welcome you to his kingdom.

A BIG hug from us, till we meet again.



One of your friends, Hank

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