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John Skwira Obituary

Skwira, John A. World War II Army Veteran; beloved husband and best friend of 71 years to Irene (nee Blash); devoted and cherished father of Allen (Judy) Skwira and Pam (Rick) Osbourne; loving grandfather of Bonnie Bernhardt, Kendra and Cody Osbourne; dear great-grandfather of Alex and Austin Bernhardt; fond brother of Sophie, Virginia, the late Irene and the late Adam; also nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, September 8, 2014, 2:00-8:00 p.m. at ZARZYCKI MANOR CHAPELS, LTD., 8999 S. Archer Avenue, Willow Springs. Funeral Services, Tuesday, September 9, 2014, 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Entombment Resurrection Community Mausoleum (708) 839-8999 or www.ZarzyckiManorChapels.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 7, 2014.

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September 8, 2014

Our thoughts are with you and your family. But everything I have heard is when the big guy calls you are in a better place.

Steve & Diane Okn

September 7, 2014

John Skwira and Irene are always in my best memories growing up in "Familyland". He always had something nice to say to all of us kids and a piece of candy to press into our hands. My condolences to all of you. Love Stella (stash)

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2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd.

8999 South Archer Avenue, Willow Springs, IL 60480

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9

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd.

8999 South Archer Avenue, Willow Springs, IL 60480

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8999 South Archer Avenue, Willow Springs, IL 60480

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