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Lawrence Ketza Obituary
Ketza, Lawrence S., Sr. "Larry" US Army WWII Veteran, former resident of Heritage Woods, Batavia, IL and resident of Sugar Grove, IL, loving dad of Janice Ketza of Warren, IL, Judy (Jim) McKinley of Twin Lakes, WI and Larry (Diana) Ketza of Sugar Grove, IL, dear grandfather of Jenni Knight, James, Jr., Jill and Jeff McKinley and Brett and Nicole Ketza, great-grandfather of Jim McKinley, III, loving companion of Millie Andrzejewski. Visitation Monday, 10:00 AM until time of service at 12:00 Noon at the Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 South 88th Ave. (2 mi. west of 79th and Harlem), Justice, IL. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. damarkaminskifuneralhome. com or 708-496-0200. 
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for Lawrence Ketza
December 13, 2009
Grandpa Larry, You were always a man to look up to. It was a privilige to know you and spendtime in your company. No matter what I will always have a bag of Jolly Rancher at the ready and a hot pot of coffee and be indebr to you. You are the best of us and that will be remembered. Especially from me.
Your friend
A. H.
December 13, 2009
Uncle Larry, you were always a man to look up to. It was a privilige to know you and spendtime in your company. No matter what i will always have a bag of Jolly Rancher at the ready and a hot pot of coffee. You are the best of us and that will be remembered. Especially from me.
Your friend
Rose Anne Jurgonski
October 13, 2009
Dear Family,
I hold very dear memories of Uncle Larry from my childhood. He gave us love and laughter in many ways...one being with his ghost stories as we sat outside in the dark, another with him wearing one of the girl's ballet totos dancing down the driveway along with hikes at the Little Red School House. He was special to us Jurgonskis! Please know, you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Love, Rose Anne
Francine Anderson
October 11, 2009
Dear Family, The world "was just a little brighter" when dad was around.
He brightened up a room with his cheer, and seemed to always have a song in his heart. Will never forget the year he became the leader with taking the kids on a nature walk in the woods on Easter...They so enjoyed the day!. Whenever I'll hear the song playing..."Doe a deer a female deer...
surely he'll come to mind, as he chanted that melody a lot!
With sympathy and love,
Uncle Bob and Aunt Fran
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Bob & Ruth Jurgonski
October 11, 2009
Rest in peace, Uncle Larry.
With our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to my cousins and their families.
October 11, 2009
To Jan, Jenni, Spencer, Chelsea and the entire Ketza family,
Our sincere condolences to your family. We had the pleasure of meeting grandpa Larry on several occasions and he was always a joy to be around. He was given a wonderful gift to make people laugh and he always used his gift to its fullest potential.
We smile to this day remembering a story of his from about 12 years ago
and continue to call McDonalds napkins by his alternative name/use. Keep on smiling and laughing, grandpa Larry left so many great memories and hilarious stories.
Love you, The McWhorter Family
Joe Campagna
October 11, 2009
Ketza Family - Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Please accept our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers with you. The Campagna Families
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