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John Kowalik Obituary

Kowalik, John G. WWII Marine Corps Veteran; John was a Pearl Harbor survivor, Carlson Raider (Long Patrol), Guadalcanal, Kwajalein and Saipan. Beloved husband of the late Anne W. (nee Fuja); loving father of Dr. Michael (Linda) Kowalik, Joan (Michael) O'Brien and the late Colette Kowalik; cherished brother-in-law of Stephene (the late Eldridge) Wall; dearest uncle of Janice, Judy and Bob. Visitation Friday 10:30 a.m. until time of funeral mass 11:15 a.m. at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 S. Wolf Road, Western Springs. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Children's Tumor Foundation (Neurofibromatosis), 95 Pine St. 16th Floor, New York, NY 10005-4002. Funeral info: 708-636-2320.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 26, 2014.

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Don Nichols

June 30, 2014

John was a very special patient and meant a lot to me and my staff.

Sharon De Young

June 26, 2014

I have wonderful memories of Uncle Johnny stopping by my grandmothers house almost every Saturday. I loved to hear the stories that were shared by his sister Mary, and his brother Myron. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. A great man. A great loss. From the Russell and Baran families.

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Herb USMC

June 26, 2014

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Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

June 26, 2014

God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served in WWII. The USA would NOT be as it is today."When we look to heavens scene,we will find the gates are guarded by Another U.S.MARINE". Thank YOU for your service,John..Semper Fi.

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10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

St. John of the Cross Church

5005 S. Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL

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27

Funeral Mass

11:15 a.m.

St. John of the Cross Church

5005 S. Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL

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