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Joseph Penkrot Obituary

Penkrot, Joseph Passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Beloved husband of Margaret "Peggy"; loving father of Brian (Kristen) Penkrot; adored grandfather of Madeline and Eli Penkrot; fond brother of Harry (Joan) Lotis, Jack (Elizabeth) Lotis, Mike Penkrot, David (Janice) Penkrot and Philip (Janet) Penkrot. Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago. For information 773-736-3833 or visit Joseph's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 21, 2015.

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John Traczyk

July 11, 2015

Peggy, just got the word that Joe had died. He was a really great guy and it saddens me to hear about his death. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and Brian. He was one of a kind and I will miss him.

July 9, 2015

My heart goes out to you, Peggy, and to your familiy. You and yours are in my prayers.
Irene Zaleski

June 30, 2015

Brother Joe: Our hearts still ache with sadness, and secret tears still flow. What it means to lose you, no one will ever know. Loving brother Harry Lotis

Melissa Hunter

June 22, 2015

Uncle Joe will be missed by so many. Much love to the family.

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