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James Litke Obituary

Litke, James J. loving son of the late James M. and Stella (nee Gocal), dear brother of George J. loving uncle of Jean (Mark) Blidy, and Estelle, Thomas (Cherrie) and Georgann Litke, great uncle of Shayne, Derek, Jade, Zachary and Joshua. Longtime member of The Gents. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m., at Funeraria del Angel Fortuna Bros., 4401 S. Kedzie, where funeral services will be held Friday, 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. For info: 773-523-7781

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 5, 2006.

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August 2, 2006

We will miss you Uncle Jim very much Love ya, we know there is a place in heaven for you



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August 2, 2006

Uncle Jim we will miss you always.

Love

Bro Gigi Joshua and Simba

Tadziu Kiewicz

July 9, 2006

God Bless Jimmy

He was an enjoyable asset to our music field,and is missed by so many of us!

Wally Maduzia

July 5, 2006

Thanks for the good times and memories we had with Pietranczyks Polka Sharps and thanks for the clarinet lessons you gave me at your mom and dads house.I remember Club 505, Ed's Crystal Tap and most of all Twin Lakes Wisconsin,all good times we had together that I will never forget. "See Ya Jimmy"

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