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Jonathon Szarek Obituary

Szarek, Jonathon "Kid" age 20, of Hegewisch, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2005, he is survived by his parents, John and Pamela Szarek, a sister, Jillian Rose (John) McGill, grandparents, John "Dick" and Rosalie Szarek and Carole (late Donald) Galligan, great-grandmother of Nellie Amos, dear friend Christina Kryiakakas, a nephew, John Patrick McGill, many aunts, uncles and cousins. Services Saturday, April 9th, 10:30 a.m., at the Opyt Funeral Home, 13350 Baltimore Ave., Chicago. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. Interment private. Jonathon graduated from St. Columba Grammar School in Chicago and Lake Central High School in St. John, IN. He was an avid lover of baseball, his guitar, music and family. He was a member of the rock band "Overdrive" and will be missed greatly by all. Please omit flowers. 773-646-1133

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 8, 2005.

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Debbi Chavez

April 17, 2005

Dearest Pam,



I hope you remember me from the past couple of years at T. F. South (I was a teacher assistant). I talked to Pat Dobbs and she told me about your son. I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need to talk, I'm here in the evenings after 7 pm. My number is 219-322-8603. May God be with you and your family. Love, Deb Chavez

I will always love you

chrissy kyriakakis

April 15, 2005

Mr. and Mrs. Szarek and the entire Szarek family,
I know how empty we all feel right now it's a feeling that words can't explain. I just want you all to know that I love Jonny with all of my heart and soul and in my eyes you are all family to me.

Eenie Hennessy

April 13, 2005

Jonny was an amazing person that could always make you laugh. And when he smiled it lit up the room. I always looked forward to seeing him and even now I look forward to seeing him again someday. He was a angel on earth and now he is an angel in heaven. From the family, Jonny will Rock on Forever!!! You truly are our shooting star!

Katie Regnier

April 12, 2005

The Szarek Family,



I'm very truly sorry for you loss. Johnny was a very sweet a kind person. We will all miss him greatly. You are all in my prayers and now Johnny is up in heaven looking down on us all telling us to remember all the great memories we had with him. Here is a poem I wrote and dedicated to Jhonny and I will like to share it with you...For you have lost a loved one and I have lost a friend, I?m sorry for the pain and sorrow that you feel deep within.

Remember the good times you?ve had with them, and never forget the days when they were kids.

I wish there was something I could say to make this all go away, and I?m sure they're in a better place as we speak of them today.

It was their time to go and I?m not sure why, and we all wish we could have said ?Goodbye?.

The laughter they brought, the smiles that they smiled, would always bring grace in a place.

If they were here today I?m sure they would say,? Go on living just the same way?.

For the tears that stream down our face, they would wipe them away saying,? Please don?t cry, I'm with you throughout the day.?

WE MISS U JHONNY AND LOVE R.I.P.

Matt Vianello Randi Jackson

April 10, 2005

To the Szarek family...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Johnny was a nice and very talented person and will be missed.May God bless you with strength to understanding during this tough time..



When I come to the end of my journey and I travel my last weary mile just forget if you can, that I ever frowned and remember only that I smile. Forget unkind words I have spoken; Remember some good I have done. Forget that I ever had heartache and remember I had loads of fun. Forget that I've stumbled and blundered and sometimes fell by the way. Remeber I have fought some hard battles and won, at the close of every day. Then forget to grieve for my going, I would not have you sad for a day, but in the summer just gather some flowers and rembemer the place where I lay, and in the shade of the evening when the sun points the sky in the west. Stand for a few moments beside me and remember only my best..

Sammantha Brooks

April 10, 2005

John,Pam,Jill and Chrissy,

May God bless all of you in your time of need. I know this loss is a great one, however you all now have an amazing guardian angel... Know that Johnny is in a great place and as much as we miss him he is still with us every day... Chrissy, Never forget he is looking over you and wishing the best for you. And when the day comes he will meet you and be with you forever

Desiree' Stevens

April 10, 2005

"I wanted you to know, that I love the way you laugh. I keep your photograph, and I know it serves me well. I wanna hold you high and steal your pain...". Johnny,I loved you and cared about you more than you probably knew. You'll always be a guardian angel to those who knew and loved you. To the Szarek/Galligan family, you are all in my prayers. You're a wonderful and strong family and I pray that you have the strength to get through this difficult time. God bless you.

Love,

Dez

"the worst is over now and we can breathe again.." johnny, i'll always think of you when i open my mouth to sing. No matter the song, it will always be for you....

Brandiss Francisco

April 9, 2005

Szarek family,



Deepest sympathy to all of you, sorry couldnt be there. My thoughts and prays go out to you. God bless you all in this terrible time.



Love Brandiss

stephanie mcconnell

April 9, 2005

my deepest sympathy to the family. i will always cherish the memories. jonny will be sadly missed.

cheryl mullins

April 9, 2005

hey jonny i might of not known you but i still heard lots about you. but i will still never forget you. you mgiht not be here in person but your still above us watching down on us. u will never be forgotten. ill miss you R.I.P ~jonny~

Pam Junod

April 9, 2005

Jonny, We're going to miss you so much. You were always a great friend and you always put a smile on our face as well as others. You must have done something wonderful for God to let you come join Him. We know you are having a great time and that you are watching over your beautiful family and your dear friends. May you rest in peace and we hope when it is our time, that you will meet us by the pearly gates. We do, and will always, miss you very much, you were a great friend with the best personality. Loved that guitar playin' and we will cherish the day that we hear you play again.



To the family, you are in our thoughts, and God is with all of you. If times get rough you know we are here for you.



Love, Pam and Chris

The Junod Family

April 8, 2005

Sorry to hear about your loss. He will be extremely missed by many.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow.

Debbie and George Ruzich

April 8, 2005

Dear John Pam and Jillian,



We are so so sorry for your loss, no one should have to endure the pain you all have. My deepest sympathy for all of you. Our love goes out to you and your whole family.

Love

The Ruzichs

Ronald & Florence Schassburger

April 8, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the Szarek Family. God Bless You. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Rich, Rose, and Andrew Druga

April 8, 2005

John and Pam, we are very sorry for your loss. I hope God will grant your family comfort during this difficult time.

Teri Carpenter

April 8, 2005

My deepest codolences to the Szarek family. Jonny, will be greatly missed by his friends,he was a great friend to me. I'm not able to make it to the services because of distance, so this is just to let him know that he's in my heart and prayers always. We love you and Miss you Szarek!!! Your in a wonderful place now, and you'll never hurt or feel pain again! May God Bless the Szarek family and watch over you through this hard time.

Leona Kuhar

April 8, 2005

Dear Pam, John, Jillian & Family: Please know that your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember Johnny. With our deepest sympathy, Leona, Les & Nick Podsiadlik

John Ofiara

April 8, 2005

the Szareks,



My condolences on your loss Jonny was a good kid and cool friend i'll always remember him.

David & Pam Harper

April 8, 2005

John & Pam

I am so sorry for your loss. I know he will greatly be missed by all the family and friends that knew him. Just want you to know that your family will be in our prayers. God can give you comfort and strength for the coming days. I have fond memories of Scott and I hanging around at your home in Hedgewisch. Again I am sorry for your loss. David

Cathy Mahoney

April 8, 2005

To the Szarek Family:



It is with heavy heart that I write this - and although we really didn't know Jonathon, we will pray daily for your family and the tragic loss you have experienced. Your strength as a family will hold you all together and your belief will get you through all of the questions. We love you all and wish we could be there for you.



Love,

Brian, Cathy, Steph, Chris and Maggie Mahoney

Pam Mottinger/Bugajski

April 8, 2005

My sympathy and prayers are with the entire Szarek and Galligan families at this most sorrowful time. May your love of God and faith keep you strong through this, and know that Jonathon is looking down and watching over all of you!

linda ralich

April 8, 2005

TO THE SZAREK FAMILY, OUR DEEPIEST SYMPATHY,WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. JOHNNY WAS REALLY A NICE YOUNG MAN, HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.

THE RALICH FAMILY

Jackie Horvath

April 8, 2005

My sincerest condolences on your loss. May you know God's comfort and love. You are in my prayers.

John and Bev Mosser

April 8, 2005

We know there are no words to ease the pain that your beautiful family is going through right now but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you with the strength you will always need to cope with this time in your lives. Our hearts ache for you.

Molly Burian

April 8, 2005

Dear Jacqueline (and Family),

My prayers are constantly with you at this time and will continue to be. I pray that somehow the Lord can lighten your grief just a bit.

Love ya kid, mol

Ron and Pam Skowronski

April 8, 2005

John, Pam and Jillian

Dear God!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this awful time. We remember Johnny as a smiling, cute, funny and wonderful young man. We have many great memories of Johnny and all the kids from St. Columba. We are deeply saddened by your loss and there are really no words to truly describe our feelings. Our hearts are broken for you and also for everyone that Johnny has touched their lives in one way or another. May God watch over you and your family more now than ever. God Bless all of you and may Johnny be with God and his guardian angel in heaven. All our Love- The Skowronski Family

Kathy Pearson(Ortega)

April 8, 2005

Our heart goes out to the family. We know that he is looking down on his family and friends and keeping a watchful eye on them.

He and his family are in our prayers.

Barbara Maul (Francisco)

April 8, 2005

To my friends, the Szareks,

May God bless you and comfort you. I am so very sad. Love, Barb

Richard Sanchez

April 8, 2005

John, its me Rick, I would just like to say to you that you were a great friend, you were always there for me if I ever needed anything. We new eachother since like first grade, or even longer, we grew up to be men, and you were a good man. I just want to say that i love you man, you'll be greatly missed. and wherever you are, do me a favor and look out for me. To the Szarek's, John, you were always like a father to me, so i envy johnny for having you for real, you taught us everything we know about baseball, your a great father. Pam, we were never really too too close, but you were always there to kick me in the butt if i ever got out of line, thank you, for that motherly love, johhny was able to become the great person that he was, Jill, you were always such a great person, I could never think of anything negative to say about you, Johhny loved you and he never let us believe otherwise. to all of the others that held love for johhny, my heart goes out to you, and my prayers are with you. Johhny, your gone, but you'll never be forgotten, thanks for the memories.

Nancy Nowakowski/Schassburger

April 7, 2005

I remember this young,cute little boy when I would help his aunt kim babysit him during our years at St Columba and Seton. He was so loving and playful. His parents and his family members loved him very much. His sister was an angel who watched over him and protected him from getting hurt. Now Jonathon is an angel in heaven looking down on his mom, dad, sister and relatives. I know words can't express the loss but I am truly heartbroken and so sorry. Being a mom of two children, I can't even imagine the pain you are going through, pam and john. I still think of all of you in the Szarek clan and will keep you in my prayers. Take care.

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