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Louis Kikos Obituary

Kikos, Louis Korean War Army Veteran, beloved husband of Nancy (nee Nerad); loving father of Michael (Lori), Mark (Teresa), Robert (Laura), Louis J. (former wife Karen), William (late Gloria) and James (former wife Laurie) Kikos; dear grandfather of 14; great-grandfather of 3; fond brother-in-law of Eileen (George) Larsen; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday, February 2, 2012, 8:45 a.m. from ZARZYCKI MANOR CHAPELS, LTD., Funeral and Cremation Services, 8999 S. Archer Avenue, Willow Springs, to the Church of St. Daniel the Prophet. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 3-9 p.m. Member of St. Paul Cadets. Donations to a favorite charity are appreciated. www.ZarzyckiManorChapels.com or 708-839-8999.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 31, 2012.

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Elmer Fugman

February 9, 2012

Dear Nancy: Please accept my deepest condolences on Louie's passing my thoughts and prayers are with you and may God help through this time of deep sorrow!

Mary Hyland

February 2, 2012

Dear Nancy & Family, Today, Feb. 2nd I went to mass and offered it up for Louie, mass was, with the time difference, the same time you were having mass. Know that Louie was prayed for and future masses will be offered up for him as well. You also will be in my daily prayers. May God's peace comfort and console you in the days to come. Love you guys! Mary Hyland and Family

Neal,Diane Steven Sarah Weging

February 1, 2012

Dear Nancy & Family, We are sadden about hearing about Louie's passing & our thoughts & prayers are with you thru this difficult time. I remember all the times when i was growing up & always seeing you( Nancy) & Louie when you were dating & remember going to your wedding. I always remember him telling jokes & always laughing. I always thought that i wanted to grow up to be just like louie. He was my hero. Even tho we haven't seen much of each other thru the years you & Louie have always been in my thoughts. I hope you & your family will some day heal & just remember all the good times you all shared together. With all my love Neal,

Kay & Rob Andersen

February 1, 2012

Dear Nancy & Family, We have such fond memories of the happy times that Lou & Nancy spent with our family members celebrating birthdays, weddings and a few of our vacations in Rhinelander. Lou will certainly be missed. We are praying for you all to have the peace that comes from the knowledge that God loves you and will take care of you during this sad time. With our Love, Kay & Rob Andersen

Christine & Rick Bullock

January 31, 2012

Dear Nancy,Mike,Mark,Bob,Lou,Bill&Jim:
May the peace which comes from the memories of loved shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. Our condolences go out to the entire Kikos Family. God speed Dear Cousin Lou and may your family feel the peace that you have found. Love Always, Christine & Rick Bullock, Burleson, TX

Lou, your smile will forever shine in the hearts of those who love you.

Christine Bullock

January 31, 2012

Jan Olsen

January 31, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this sad time. Stay strong, Marty. Jan and Norm Olsen

Martin Ryan

January 31, 2012

Dear Loving Grandfather ,

I was really sad seeing you suffer and it always looked like you were in pain ..... I still have in mind what we talked about when we alone the long conversation before you real bad .... I will have in my mind for the rest of my life.... Grandpa you were funny, loving, loved talking to , and we all have you in mind and in our prayers and will always love you and keep you in our hearts.... You were a great grandfather and a great husband to Gram..... Even though were sad we are glad you arent suffering anymore...... WE all will remember the good times we had and all the funny jokes at the dinner table and stories and our life with you ..... EVen though its going to be weried with out you at home we will live our life and make you happy LOVE YOU .... REST IN PEACE GRANDPA with the LORD with no Pain.... Love your grandson MArty :)

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