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John Kraynak Obituary

Kraynak, John Age 86, Army Air Corps WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of Adeline (nee Kostka). Loving father of John (Karen), Randy (Karen), Joe (Mary), Greg (Gina), Kathy (Rich) Davis, the late Dr. Mitchell and Christopher. Devoted grandfather of 11. Great-grandfather of 4. Also survived by family in Youngstown, OH. Funeral Monday, 9:00 AM from RICHARD J. MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 5725 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago to St. Turibius Church, Mass 9:30 AM. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Former owner of the Knight Klub. In lieu of flowers, donations to Edward J. Hines VA Hospital Hospice, 5000 S. 5th Avenue, P.O. Box 5000, Hines, IL 60141-5000 appreciated. Visitation Sunday, 3:00 - 9:00 PM. (773)767-4730 or www.rjmodellfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 9, 2013.

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Mark Pienkos

August 3, 2020

A wonderful Gentleman. A beautiful Family. Always in our prayers. Never forgotten. Prayers. Peace. Love. Please remember we are always together. We were taught to think and live our lives that way - appreciate all that was provided to us by our family members and friends. Dziekuje Bardzo. God Bless you, John. (Ann & Mark Pienkos Family, Michelle, Karen, and Stephen)

August 11, 2013

The Edward & Stella Pienkos Family: Mark & Ann Pienkos, Edward & Christine Pienkos, and Donald & Angela Pienkos, send their deepest sympathies to the Kraynak Family. John was a wonderful man who we will always remember. May God Bless You.

Kate and Marvin Carr & family

August 11, 2013

To the Kraynak Family,
Sending love and prayers.

August 10, 2013

To Randy and family, sorry to hear John passed away. Please accept our condolences.
Joy and Duane

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August 9, 2013

To the Kraynak family please accept my condolences for your loss, may you all draw close to God during this difficult time.

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G Martinez Funeral Home (formerly Richard J. Modell)

5725 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629

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