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John Krolicki Obituary

Krolicki, John F. "CJ" Vietnam Army Veteran, age 63, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Linda M. Krolicki, nee Konecki. Loving father of John A. Krolicki, Joseph A. Krolicki and Frank L. Krolicki. Dear brother of Annamarie Krolicki and Audrey Krolicki. Brother-in-law of Leonard Konecki, Jr. and Mildred Gniadek. Uncle of Christine (Jordan) Platt and Cheryl (Michael) Toohey. Longtime best friend of Dennis Gniadek. Visitation Tuesday, November 15, 2005 from 2 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Wednesday, November 16, 2005 from 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Wednesday, 9 A.M., to St. Louise de Marillac Church. Mass 9:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. John was Distinguished Member of the 16th Infantry Regiment. Active member of the American Legion Post 1109, Chicago and the V.F.W. North Riverside Post #6869. In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to the Wellness House, 131 North County Line Road, Hinsdale, IL 60521-2401 or 16th Infantry Regiment Association, 19350 Magnolia Grove Square, Unit 209, Leesburg, VA. 20176-8194. Information: 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14, 2005.

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Connie Osinski

December 5, 2005

To John's Family,

Florian and I will always remember our walks down the street and seeing John. We'd stop and chat with him. He was always so positive about everything. Our hearts go out to his wife and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!! Peace be with you all!

Love, Florian and Connie Osinski

thomas jayjack

November 15, 2005

thomas jayjack 3rd cousin grandson of mary kulesa my prayers and condoleces god bless tj

Jason and Abby Jones

November 14, 2005

Linda/John/Joe/Frankie,



We are so sorry for our loss.We will keep you in our thoughts. He was a brave man.

Michael Saporito

November 14, 2005

Linda/John/Joe/Frankie - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. He was very brave to fight his illness as long as he did and will be missed.

Francine Sikorski

November 14, 2005

Linda and Family,

Please accept our sympathy. John will be missed. I used to see him all the time when I had funerals to St. Adalbert. He always said that Dennis, you and he and I would get together for a beer. I sure hope there is beer in heaven!!!

Francine

william &patricia powell

November 13, 2005

will miss you old buddy

Larry Ciessau

November 13, 2005

Dear Linda,

Please accept mine and MaryLou's sincere condolences. Knowing John and you thru memberships of the Society of the 1st Inf. Div. & the 16th Inf. Regt. Assn. has been a great joy to us. His attitude in dealing with his illness has inspired me in dealing with mine. I'm proud to have known you both. If there is anyhing we can do let us know. God Bless you and your family. Larry

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