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Joseph Smigielski Obituary
Smigielski, Joseph G. 92, May 19, 2007 at home. WWII Army Vet. recipient of the Silver Star, Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals. Beloved husband of 68 years to Helene (nee Gregory), loving father of Barbara (Frank) Kapple and Sylvia (Stuart) Taylor, proud grandfather of Maj. Brian (Wendy) Kapple, Frank (Linda) Kapple, Mark Kapple, Richard (Nadine) Kapple, Patrick Kapple and Robert (Jessica) Klamm, dearest great-grandfather of six. Former Owner of Kleen Kut Engraving Co. of Chicago. Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church (New Church), 22333 W. Erhart Rd., Mundelein (847-223-0010). Visitation Monday, May 21, from 4 to 8 p.m., at McMurrough Funeral Chapel, 101 Park Place, Libbertyville (Rt. 176, 1 blk East of Milwaukee Ave.). Private interment Ascension Cemetery. If desired, memorials made to either Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care Center, 904-B South Milwaukee Ave., Libbertyville, IL 60048 or Alzheimer's Society, 4709 Golf Rd., Suite 1015, Skokie, IL 60076, would be greatly appreciated. Funeral info 847-362-2626. 
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Judy Kagan
May 23, 2007
Auntie Helene, Barbara, Sylvia,
Your loving care of Uncle Joe was a beautiful thing to behold and gave him the best possible passage into his heavenly home. I have no doubt that he is already "catching up" with my mom and dad, Auntie Astrid and Uncle Glenn, and so many others! We send our love and prayers.
Judy and Lou Kagan
ana rubyn
May 23, 2007
What sad news. Uncle Joey was a wonderful uncle. My prayers & sympathy are with you and your families. Aunt Helene,Barbara & Sylvia I can still remember playing together in your new home in Northbrook. Your family was so loving, warm & fun. Uncle Joey, his smile, his kindnesses, his humor, his sparkle will be so missed. I pray for your comfort, this loss is great. Through you, his grandchildren and great grandchildren this wonderful man, will live on in memory. All that he is will appear shyly in others, his smiles, eyes, embrace,laughter. His body is no longer with you but his warmth & wisdom lives on.
Love & prayers for comfort,
Ana Rubyn
Joan Dennis
May 21, 2007
We are all so sorry to hear of your loss. Sylvia, may your memories of your father and his love for life help you through this very difficult time. You were a good daughter to him. We love you.
Jimmie, Joanie, Howie and Sandy
Chaplain Rich Grudt
May 21, 2007
May God comfort you in the midst of your loss. It was an honor to get to know Joe in these last few months.
Albert Smigielski
May 21, 2007
Together with my mother Martha we express our sadness at the passing of my uncle "Joe". May he repose among the saints,while his earthly cares fade into the joys of eternal life.
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