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Henry Kotarba Obituary

Kotarba, Henry J. President of Henry's Formal Wear, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at his home in Riverside. Cherished husband of Dorothy (nee Schmitt) for 65 years; devoted father of Lori O'Connor, Nancy Battista and Penny Kotarba Eskew; loving grandfather to Colleen (Jason) Geiselhart, Michael (Phokham) O'Connor, Lindsay (Lee) Pollard, Allyson Wright, Kevin Wright and Mariana Battista; dearest great-grandfather to Levi Pollard; dear brother of Bernadine (Leon) Zwercyski and the late Walter (Mary), Helen (Bruno) Uryasz, Loretta (Edward) Polys, Edward, Irene (Edwin) Zawacki and Marie (Matthew) Figura; fond uncle of many; beloved son of the late Josefine Myszkowski and late Anton Kotarba. Visitation Thursday, November 12, 2015, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ivins /Moravecek Funeral Home, 80 E. Burlington St., Riverside. Please meet at St. Mary Church, 126 Herrick Rd., Riverside, IL 60546 on Friday, November 13 at 10:30 a.m. for Mass of Christian Burial. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Mary's Church. Interment private. Info at www.ivinsfh.com or 708-447-2261.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 11, 2015.

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Julie Slawniak

January 14, 2016

I am so sorry to find that Henry passed away. My husband, Mike Slawniak and I worked and met each other working for Henry many years ago. Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers go out to all his family. We many fond memories of working for Henry.

November 13, 2015

We are so sorry

November 11, 2015

My heartfelt sympathys go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the words found in 1 Thessalonians 4 : 14 can bring you some comfort. Knowing that their is a future for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

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