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John Kurek Obituary

Kurek, John S. Beloved father of Karen (Gary) Stamm, Jerry (Char), Cindy (Gil) Gallian, Richard, and the late Steve (Cindy); proud grandfather of Steven, Jr., Matthew, Leighann, Natalie, Jennifer, Stephanie, Michelle, and Noreen; great-grandfather of Steven, Johnny, and Tommy; dear brother of Rosemary Trzebny and the late Dolores Howell; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; former husband of Lorraine Kurek. Funeral Services Monday 9:15 a.m. from the Jaeger Funeral Home, 3526 N. Cicero Ave. to St. Bartholomew Church, 10:00 a.m. Mass. Entombment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For info, 773-545-1320.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 11 to Jan. 12, 2020.

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Linda Theilgaard

January 13, 2020

He was a good friend for 45 years . Will miss him.

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Christine Walsh

January 11, 2020

Deepest sympathies to the family RIP John

Chris Walsh

January 11, 2020

My deepest sympathies to all the family RIP John

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Jaeger Funeral Home

3526 N. Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641

Jan

13

Funeral service

9:15 a.m.

Jaeger Funeral Home

3526 N. Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641

Jan

13

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Bartholomew Church

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3526 N. Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641

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