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John Krezel Obituary

Krezel, John beloved husband of Shirley (nee Pustaver), loving father of Sandee, Russell, Rose (Joseph) Giaquinta and Tom, dear grandfather of Michael, Laura, Holly, Matthew, James, Jonathon, Jillian, Jennie and Ryan, great-grandfather of Jordyn, fond brother of Carol Douglas, Helen Mikulasgic, Chester, late Bruno, late Sophie Pasowicz, late Antoinette Labak and the late Laverne Cibulka, dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, February 13, 10:30 a.m., from Suburban Family Funeral Home, 5940 W. 35th St. (corner of 35th & Austin), Cicero, to St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 708-652-1116.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 11, 2008.

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Bucky

February 25, 2025

papa, I'm all grown up now but I can still feel you with me every day. thank you so much. love, your first great grandson Bucky

Jennifer Fitzgerald

March 19, 2008

God looked around his garden and saw an empty space,
he then looked down upon the earth, and saw your smiling face;
he put his arms around you, and carried you to rest,
Gods garden must be beautiful, he only picks the best.
Papa, I am honored to have been touched by your incessant kindness and will keep you in my heart always.

Sandee Krezel

February 16, 2008

Dad,
I LOVE YOU! I miss you so much,but I know that you are in a better place and that is what makes me go on. If everyone were like you, there would be peace on earth. I thank God that he gave you to me as my father.
Your daughter,
Sandee

Scott Deubel & Family

February 16, 2008

My deepest sympathies to the Krezel family for their loss. Although I had not seen Mr. Krezel in many years, Mr. Krezel was always nice to the kids growing up in the neighborhood. There was always the offer of something to eat or a cold drink on a hot summer day.

Joe Giaquinta

February 16, 2008

Because of you I can finally tell
my son what a real man is like, thank you ! I am a better person for Knowing you and I hope I become at least Half the man you are.

Linda Seibel

February 15, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Krezel family. I am grateful for all the memories I have of the wonderful man that I grew up calling "Uncle Johnny". You are missed by all.

Katie Smulski

February 14, 2008

Papa.... You were the sweetest man I have ever met. You loved everyone with all of your heart, no matter what. You treated all of us as if we were your grandchildren too. I will never forget the way you would sing to me wheneever we saw each other! I miss you so much. But I will never forget you. You are in my heart always!

Amy Smulski

February 13, 2008

I never remembered my grandpa. Papa always treated me like one of his own. I will love him forever!

Vicky Surman

February 12, 2008

Papa, you were the greatest and will be truly missed. You were always there at every game and I thank you for that . I will also never forget how every time you saw me you said to me if I knew you were commin I would have baked you a cake. I will miss you so much.. love always Vicky

Bob Hoffman

February 12, 2008

It was a great pleasure to have met John Krezel- he was quite the story teller. You always knew where you stood with a man of such high character and it was obvious that the most important thing in his life was his family.
Our deepest sympathies to your family.
Bob, Lisa, Michael & Ella Hoffman

Cassie Fowler

February 12, 2008

Shirley & Family,

You're in our thoughts & prayers.

Kenneth, Sue & Cassie Fowler

Jillian Krezel

February 12, 2008

Papa, you have no idea how much I miss you. It will never be the same without you. I hope you're happy with all your family and friends in heaven. You mean more to me than you know. I love you with all of my heart. Please watch over your little sweetie pie always. You will always be my angel. Love, Jill

Michelle Ach

February 12, 2008

Papa, you have touched so many lives, you will be missed VERY much! Rest peacefully, your memory will live on forever through your family and friends.

Olivia Pecenka

February 12, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the family. He will be missed.

Love
Olivia M. Pecenka

Jennie Krezel

February 11, 2008

I know that your in a better place now. No matter what, I will miss you forever! I love you soo much Papa, I don't know if I can say it enough!!!! You will always be my angel! You're the best.

Laura Waisnor

February 11, 2008

Papa I will miss you, but I know you are with me always! Remember what I told you!! I love you Papa!!

Paula Augustyniak

February 11, 2008

John touched the lives of many people with his kindness. Memories are a special place in our hearts where we can find comfort. May the love and memories you shared remain with each of you forever. With my sincere sympathy,
Paula

Ryan Lelis

February 11, 2008

Dear Papa, I will always miss the good times we've had together. You have tought me a lot in life, how to fish, how to be a handy man,and also how to play baseball. You are now in a better place with your family. I love you very much. I will always be thinking about you.
Love Ryan

Jonathon Truhlar

February 11, 2008

Papa, in my life nobody has affected me the way you have! You taught me how to ride a bike at 3 years old! You taught me how to play my favorite game in the world, baseball! You taught me how to fish, and helped teach me how to drive! I'll never forget you and I love you eternally! Until we fish again, Jonathon

tom krezel

February 11, 2008

to the greatest dad in the world i love you your son tom

Matthew Krezel

February 11, 2008

Papa im going to miss you, and all the great times we had togeather and ill remember all the things you did for me.

Shirley Krezel

February 11, 2008

I will always love you I wAS THE LUCKY ONE AND STILL AM BECAUSE OF YOU LOVE YOU FOREVER SHIRLEY

Rose Giaquinta

February 11, 2008

I love you dad, and Iam going to miss you so very much.

Mike Pustaver

February 11, 2008

thanks for your laughter and the fun memories.You will be truly missed.

Russell Krezel

February 11, 2008

Dad, I love you so much and I'll miss you even more.
I Love you!!!
Russ

jordyn and papa on christmas

holly waisnor

February 11, 2008

BEST GRANDFATHER IN THE WORLD

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