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Marion Smolucha Obituary

Smolucha, Marion "Smokey" Age 82, Army Veteran of Chicago. Beloved husband of the late LaVerne (nee Molenda); loving father of Vincent J. (Lucie Greene) and Paula (Dominic) Fedor; devoted grandfather of Antoinette "Toni" Fedor, Camille and Katelyn Smolucha; great-grandfather of William Roy; cherished friend of Trudy Novak; dear brother of Adeline Jarek, Thaddeus Smolucha, the late Edward, Walter, Stanley and Joseph Smolucha, Helene Kiefer and Genevieve Hollinger; very treasured uncle to many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday 9:15 a.m. Chapel Service at RICHARD J MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 12641 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen to Our Lady of the Woods Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Member of Let's Polka U.S.A. Club and Post #1112 A.L. and retired member of Commercial Truck Drivers Union. Visitation Friday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 708-301-3595 or www.rjmodellfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 1, 2016.

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Trudy

August 8, 2022

Love you Smokey

September 25, 2018

Miss you so much every day

September 11, 2016

I will always remember him singing to us all at our family gatherings. Our deepest condolences.

Gene, Judy, Natalie, and Alex Chin

John Fornek

September 2, 2016

"Smokey" was a kind and fun loving gentleman. Always very complementary to me when we met. I will miss seeing him at the polka affairs.

Al Bartus

September 2, 2016

Smokey will be sorely missed by all. And mostly by his Mason Dixon breakfast club.

Al Bartus

September 1, 2016

Paula and Vincent,
Your Dad will be sorely missed by his family-near and far. He was a comedic, golden-hearted gentleman. Our sincere condolences to you and your families during this time.
Love, The Noblitt Family
Mary, Eric, Katie, and Abby

Smokey & Mom

Kathy Brown

September 1, 2016

The Browns

September 1, 2016

We cherish the good memories of having Smokey in our lives. Remembering him talking to our 3 boys from how to make a couple of bucks when being an alter boy at special masses or talking music to the twins, to playing dice at the kitchen table. May god comfort you all during this time. With deepest sympathy, Chris, Kathy, Sam, Dax & Dalton

September 1, 2016

Sincere condolences goes out to the Smolucha family for your sad loss.

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9:15 a.m.

Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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Our Lady of the Woods Church

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12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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