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Kenneth GOHRKE Obituary

Gohrke, Kenneth C. Veteran U.S. Army. Beloved husband of Charlene M. (nee Smith); loving father of Kevin M. and Dina L. Gohrke; proud son of the late Ferdinand and Jennie Gohrke; fond uncle of Christine and Denise Rondelli. Over 50 year member with Local 130 U.A. Memorial Mass Saturday 9:30 a.m. May 23, 2015 at St. Michael Church. Interment will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Zimmerman & Sandeman Funeral Home, 9900 W. 143rd St., to St. Michael Church, Mass 10:45 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Info. 708-460-7500 or visit www.zimmermansandeman.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 14, 2015.

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Memorial Events
for Kenneth GOHRKE

May

23

Memorial Mass

9:30 a.m.

St. Michael Church

IL

May

26

Interment

10:30 a.m.

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

IL

Funeral services provided by:

Orland Funeral Home

9900 W 143rd St, Orland Park, IL 60462

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