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Karl Krapez Obituary

Krapez, Karl W. devoted son of Edward and the late Marian (nee Jordan) Krapez, loving brother of Doreen Miller and the late Michael (Mary) Krapez, dearest uncle of Neil (Michelle) Miller, cherished great uncle of AvaMarie and Anabel Miller, dearest cousin and friend to many. Member of P.O.E.T.S. Motorcycle Club. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 4950 W. 79th St., Burbank, to St. Denis Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre. 708-857-7878 www.sheehyfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 14, 2008.

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Charlene Herrera

July 24, 2008

Karl..i met you years ago, when you, Jack, Waggy & Steve would come into Jedi's for a meal..i was your waitress and theirs, for a long time, huh?..i didn't know you as long as the others..but i remember how a wonderful, kind, soft-spoken man, that always wished me well, would sit in my station with the others, and ask about my husband and we'd chat...i guess you could say i knew of you and MORE of you, thru Jack, our mutual buddy, huh?...i can ONLY imagine the heartache he is going thru now, without you and your devoted brand of friendship, to tag along, on our journey thru life.. this is a loss, remembering a sweet face & smile..i know you are a one-of-a-kind guy..the sticking kind, that always remains close...and so it goes..be close to all of us!..ride that cycle like hell now(but take the Lord for a spin, 'cause you SURELY are there, my friend!)..we WILL always remember you..with love, Charlene & Carmelo

Margaret Fox

July 21, 2008

Hi Karl,

Sorry I did not get the chance to say goodbye to you or better yet to see you one last time before you passed on. I am also sorry that God took you so young, but its really a complement you know - He always takes the good people 1st. Say hello to my mom up there. You two knew each other since back in the day.
I knew you since birth and you were always nice to me and i thought you were a cool guy. The strong but silent type, and pretty good-looking too! So have a good time in heaven - I'm pretty sure there has got to be some hot chics up there who would appreciate a good man. R. I. P. Karl.

July 16, 2008

What can we say that would express our feelings at losing you. Ours hearts are empty, our minds still can't accept that we won't see you again, but we promise one thing we will never forget you. Thanks for being the kind of friend that you were, to John you were a brother and he will miss you more then words can express. To me you were a friend and always thoughtful of me,
I will never go thru another day with out thinking of you. The Poets lost a leader, and will never be the same. See you around Karl for you will never really leave us, you ll be in our hearts forever.
John and Gloria

Therese Campos

July 15, 2008

To Our Best FRIEND,
What can one say about you karl that won't be said a thousands times by all who loved you. You have brought so much happiness and love into our lives for 35 years.
We will miss our monthly dinners with you and it is with a very heavy burden that we must let you go but you can be with your mom and mike. We promise to always love you and miss you dearly. And we will toast to you the next time we go to dinner. WE Love You GOD BLess and Forever in our hearts, Therese & Barb

Ruthann Sanders

July 15, 2008

Doreen,
So sorry to hear of your brother's unexpected death. Remember we love you and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

July 15, 2008

Ken and Charlene Kelly

July 15, 2008

Hey Karl,

It’s sure not going to be the same driving down through the ally in April any more. You’re sure one hell of a friend, even all the way back in Kindergarten. We hung together through High School and even through out our adult lives.

When I got married, you were my best man at my wedding. When I moved to Michigan you came to see me, when I moved to Arizona we talked on the phone, and after I moved to Tennessee we still continued to talk and I came to see you.

You were always a born leader, and even on all the Motorcycle runs we took, you were leader then.

Now that you’re in a better place and on a smoother road with our Lord Jesus Christ, may-be you can organize a Heavenly motorcycle run up there. You can call it T.H.G.R.
(The Heavenly Ghost Riders)

I’m not going to say good-bye, for good byes are forever, so I’ll just say
I’ll see you later

Ken & Charlene Kelly
Slayden,TN
[email protected]

Brooke Simon

July 15, 2008

Karl,

Only the good die young. You truly are one of the best! You will be missed beyond measure. May God bless you Karl.

kathryn gorka

July 15, 2008

our condolences to the krapez family.we will miss him.he was truly a GENTLEman.
ron & kathryn

Rick Williams

July 14, 2008

Karl,

You have been a great friend since the day that Rick Jr. and I met you and the Poets in the middle of nowhere.

I will miss you and I will ride from now on in your honor.

Life is too short and my doctors told me not to ride however after seeing you on the 4Th. of July I went and purchased a new Ultra Classic.

Believe me, when I ride I will always think of you.

Love You Bro,

Rick Williams

Hank and Diane Para

July 14, 2008

Thank's for the great rides we all had together. Heaven picked up a good road captain. You will always be in our thoughts. RIP.We Love You.

jack fudacz

July 14, 2008

friend, you will be missed.r.i.p.

Emmanuel Olaifa

July 14, 2008

My sincere condolence on the death of your brother. May God be with you and grant you the fortitude to weather this storm.

Dennis Masarik

July 14, 2008

We at Kocour Company are deeply saddened by Karl's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

Karl was a friend to most at work, and always good for a lively political discussion.

We will miss him both at work and in our hearts.

Karl and co-workers in 2006

July 14, 2008

A relaxed Karl at work.

July 14, 2008

IL Nurses Association District 20

July 14, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

DAN & GERI TOMA

July 14, 2008

WE LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU.WE ARE GLAD TO HAVE KNOWN KARL AND WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE BEEN HIS FRIENDS.WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE TAKEN HIS LAST TRIP WITH KARL.WE WILL ALWAYS REMBER YOU.R.I.P
LOVE

Ken (ICE) and Carol Kopitke

July 14, 2008

Our thoughs, and prayers are with your family while you mourn the loss of a great man, just remember he's once again with his mom, and riding the ultimate open highway with Mike.

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