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Irene Strunka Obituary

Strunka, Irene V. (nee Kunstek), beloved wife of the late Francis Strunka, loving mother of William Cassidy, Joseph Cassidy, Lawrence Cassidy, Lorraine (Steve) Gopp and Theresa Holford, proud and doting grandmother of Michelle (Adam) Pazzon, Billie Sue (Rex) Vilacia, Crystal (Matt) Shields, Stephanie (Tom) Santarelli, Theresa Gopp, Kristina Gopp and William Holford, cherished great-grandmother of eight. Funeral Thursday, 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Ridge Church, 10811 S. Ridgeland Ave., Chicago Ridge, IL. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Irene Strunka to be made to Advocate Charitable Foundation, Dept. 21058, P.O. Box 4556, Chicago, Illinois, 60680, would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements handled by Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 708-425-0500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 12, 2008.

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Bernadine Zalumsky

March 14, 2008

My condolence to the Strunka family. I met Irene just 2 years ago. She impressed me as a loving and devoted person to her family and friends. She will be remembered and missed.

Dave and Kathy Pikula

March 12, 2008

Our Thoughts and Prayers are With You And Your Family During These Times. God Bless.

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