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Joseph Kotrch Obituary
Kotrch, Joseph F. beloved husband of the late Elaine; dearest father of Alan (Cynthia). Visitation Wednesday from 9 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Army Veteran of WWII. Member of CBI Society. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Foundation would be appreciated. For info. 773-777-3944 or www.gibbonsfuneralhomechicago.com To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Joseph Kotrch
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Sandy Elsenbach
March 22, 2005
Dear Alan & Cynthia
Mom & I would like to send our deepest sympathies with the passing
of your dad. Uncle Joe was my godfather and I miss him alot. Stay strong. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. All of our love.
Carolyn & Sandy
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George Diley
March 20, 2005
I was very sorry to hear that Joe had died. We were friends who joined the Chicago Basha of the China-Burma-India Asssociation at the same time and received our China War Memorial medals at the same meeting. My wife and I will both miss him.
Tess & George Diley
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