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Joseph Julius Kriese Jr.

Joseph Kriese Obituary

Kriese Jr., Joseph Julius age 81, devoted husband of the late Marian (nee Carlson), Son of the late Joseph Julius and Rose (nee Einecker), Kriese Sr. Beloved father of Linda (Richard) Schultz, Kimberly (Mark) Kacz, Karen (Gregory) Ktistou and Mark (Denise) Kriese, proud grandfather of 11, great-grandfather of 5, uncle of many. Memorial Mass Monday, December 18th at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Peace Church 701 Plainfield Rd., Darien, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Arizona, Butterfly unit, 7100 E. Mescal St., Scottsdale, AZ 85254.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 13, 2006.

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Sarah Kacz

December 15, 2006

Grandpa - Brandon misses you so much already! He will miss getting your cards in the mail - he always looked forward to those. We all love and miss you very much! Love, Sarah

Phil Kacz

December 15, 2006

Grandpa, I enjoyed the nice talks we had on the phone. We all enjoyed the time we spent together. I am glad you got to see the real baseball team in Chicago win a World Series. We love and miss you. Phil, Sarah, Brandon, and Emma

Holly Kacz

December 14, 2006

Grandpa, I'll miss our weekly chats over the phone. Thanks for being a great grandpa!! I love you.

Brian Schultz

December 14, 2006

Grandpa, We're glad you were able to spend some time with Edison. He'll carry on the Cubs tradition. We'll miss you! Love, Brian, Sandi and Edison

Kimberly Kacz

December 14, 2006

Daddy, I will truly miss you and our little "visits" as you would call them on the phone. I know you are with mom and I will keep you both in my heart always. I love you,Kimmy [little mother]

Denise Kriese

December 14, 2006

Joe, we will miss your crazy ties that light up this Christmas. You are the best father-in-law that a girl ever had. Put in a good word for the Cubs. I know you and Marian will have a wonderful Christmas together. Love, Denise

Paul Konrath

December 13, 2006

A great guy with a great sense of humor!

I think my Dad will miss him most; he really looked forward to those telephone calls!

Shari Hansen

December 13, 2006

We love you and miss you Great- Grandpa. We know you're watching over us and we now have another Guardian Angel. Love, Katie and Allie (Winston too)

gregory ktistou

December 13, 2006

Joe you had an inner strength right to the end. I know it was your faith that carried you.You were loved and you will be missed. I hope St. Peter can handle your jokes. Love Greg.

Gregory Ktistou

December 13, 2006

Joe you had an inner strength right to the end.I know it was your faith that carried you.You were loved and you will be missed.I hope St.Peter can handle your jokes. Love Greg.

Linda Schultz

December 12, 2006

We're so glad we got to visit you and say good-bye. I miss you so much already, but I know you're with mom for Christmas.

Love, Linda and Rich

Karen Ktistou

December 12, 2006

You were so brave and dignified Daddy the last few weeks. I truly admired you! I will do my best to carry on your sense of humor as you asked me to. I miss and love you very much. Your baby daughter, Karen

MARK KRIESE

December 12, 2006

A good man my Dad was. A sense of humor and a true family man.

Love, Mark

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