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James Melka Obituary

Melka Sr., James T. Founder of the Beverly Ridge Funeral Home. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor (nee Micek), dear father of James Jr. (Nancy), Mary Ellen (the late Rick) Skrobin, Carol (Kevin) Ireland and Susan (Karl) Aschacher, loving grandfather of Jim and Lauren Melka, Rick, Michael and Nicole Skrobin, Sean and Elliot Ireland and Joe and Katelyn Aschacher, fond uncle and cousin of many. Funeral Saturday, 9 a.m., from Beverly Ridge Funeral Home, 10415 S. Kedzie, to St. John Fisher Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Member of I.F.D.A.; F.D.S.A., Mt. Greenwood Chamber of Commerce; Mt. Greenwood Lions; Knights of Columbus W.O.W.S., Holy Name and 50 year Usher at St. John Fisher. Donations to American Heart Assoc., 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL, 60674 or MSGR McElligott Scholarship Fund, 10234 S. Washtenaw, Chicago, IL, 60655, appreciated. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-779-4411

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2007.

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Allyse Gename

October 15, 2007

Grandpa Jim,
I will miss you so much. You may have not of been my real grandfather, but you treated me just like one of your grandchildren. I will always remember all the fun times we had at dinner. RIP Grandpa, i love you and miss you so much!

Thomas M. and Betty Lou Janusz

October 14, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences at this time to the Melka Family. We had many memorable dinners with your wonderful parents and your father’s entrepreneurial endeavor was an inspiration to me. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bob Swanson

October 13, 2007

My deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. He was a kind and caring man. May he rest in peace.

Dr. Paul Aschacher

October 11, 2007

I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the Melka and related families. I realize the inner pain you are all going through and pray that God comforts you during this time. As always your in my thoughts and Prayers/

Jerry&Barbara Stephenson

October 11, 2007

We will miss you Jim. You were a good friend with admirable values.
May God Bless you and your family in their time of loss.

Bob Moynihan

October 11, 2007

Not bad for a guy who started out with a hot dog stand. My prayers and condolences to Jim, Mary, Carol, Susan and family. May God sustain you and may the reunion of Jim with Eleanor console you.

Elsie Aschacher

October 11, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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