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Kenneth Oplinger Obituary

Oplinger, Kenneth L. A U.S. Army WWII Veteran was called home to God on August 27, 2015 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of 65 years to Margaret (nee Rossi) "Midge"; loving father of Kim Dickinson, Kirk (Denise), Nickie, Debbi LaRocco (Stella Garrison), Peggy, Carla and Tiffany (Amett); proud grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 11. Memorial Service on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at the Cruz-Sojka Funeral Home, 1427 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago. Family will be greeting guests beginning at 12:00 noon. (312) 666-2673.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 28, 2015.

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Maria

February 21, 2023

It´s been almost 8 years and not a day goes by where I don´t think about you pa.
I wish you were here to meet my daughter, you´d get a kick out of her.
I talk about you often to her and keep you alive within our conversations.
I love and miss you so much.
-Maria

December 28, 2015

Dear Oplinger Family,

I am deeply saddened to have read about the passing of Ken. My closest memories of him is of him listening to his White Sox while working in the yard and also the times we bowled together after I moved. He will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.

Your Old Neighbor,
David Czarkowski

Sophie Bysiek

August 31, 2015

Debbie,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your entire
family will be in my prayers.

Take care.

Sophie (Reszko) Bysiek
Holy Family Academy "1973"

Marilyn Avello

August 30, 2015

So very sorry for your loss. Our prayers for your family. Marilyn Avello and family.

Kathy Klein

August 28, 2015

Deb, I'm sorry to hear about your dad. Hope you are doing ok.

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1427 W Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642

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