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John Koncel Obituary

Koncel, John Robert age 4, beloved son of Barry and Deborah (nee Humecky), loving grandson of Robert and Dorothy Koncel, John (Jean) and the late Katherine Humecky, great-grandson of John C. Flood, dear nephew of Mary (Richard Wagner) Koncel, Robert (Karen) Koncel, Mary Lou (Troy) Marley and Jackie (Ron) Lavine, dear cousin and friend of many. Visitation 2 to 9 p.m., Friday, with Paschal Funeral service 7 p.m., at St. Peter & St. Paul Orthodox Church, 6980 S. County Line Rd., Burr Ridge (2 blks. North of I55). Lying-in-state Saturday, 9 a.m. until time of Paschal Funeral Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by: Otto V. Stransky & Son Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, 60614 or Duke University Division of Medical Genetics Pompe's Research Program, Durham, NC, 27710. Christ is Risen! Indeed he is Risen! 773-778-0700 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 1 to May 2, 2003.

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john vlcek

May 4, 2003

Barry and Deborah:



All of your friends here at the U.S.Postal Service wish to express our condolences on your loss. Both of you as well as John will be in our thoughts and prayers. God has a special place in heaven for parents like you.



John Vlcek and friends at the USPS.

REGINA BOOKER

May 4, 2003

I had the chance to help take care of John At CMH and he was a joy to have and help love up on 9west and the TCU. We will miss John!

Joyce Mullin

May 2, 2003

Robert and Dorothy My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family on the passing of John Robert God Bless West Elsdon Civic Assoc.

Jane Schwarz and MaryAnn Selecky

May 2, 2003

Dear Barry, Deborah, Dorothy and Robert: We were so sorry and sad to hear of your loss of little John Robert. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that we will keep you all and John Robert in our prayers.

Greg & Betty ,Alex & Larisa Bezak

May 2, 2003

Barry & Deb - Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you now and with your family.

Jenna McKeehan

May 2, 2003

Dear Deb & Barry



May you always know that you are in my heart and in my prayers. I feel so fortunate to have met John. You both are such an inspiration to me. Jen.

Amy Harkness

May 1, 2003

I was very fortunate to have met John and to have been one of his caregivers. He was a special little boy, I will never forget the sound of his cute laugh. I am thankful that I was able to get to know him and his parents so well. He will never be forgotten.

Jane Kaihatsu

May 1, 2003

Dear Barry and Deborah,

My deepest sympathy to you and your dear son John's loving relatives at this time of his passing. May God keep His blessing of strength with you now as He has done all during John's lifetime. My prayers are with your family for comfort and peace.

Sincerely, Jane Kaihatsu

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