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Michael Chrobak Obituary

Chrobak, Michael "Mikey" 47, passed suddenly on January 26 in McHenry. He was born in Evergreen Park, IL to the late Robert and Helga (Claes) Chrobak. Survived by his loving sisters, Cheryl (Carlos) Valdez of Adams County, WI, Deborah (Paula Lipson) Chrobak of Vernon Hills, Karen (Kyle) Anderson of Dayton, OH and Laurie (Peter) Styrcula of Grayslake; nieces and nephews, Joab and Felix Valdez, Megan Anderson, Jennifer and Jon Styrcula and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation will take place on Saturday, January 30 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at WARREN FUNERAL HOME, 1475 N. Cemetery Rd., Gurnee, IL. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Interment will be private. Michael served in the US Army. He was an avid fisherman and a great grill master. For information, call 847-855-2760 and please sign the guestbook at www.warrencemetery.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 28, 2010.

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Robert Hoseman

March 13, 2010

Mike we had alot of good times together and I feel a great loss with you being gone ,,I made it with you and your Gramma to Grampas Funeral but we lost touch thru the years,no one told me or I would have been there for you Love you always Big Mike Bobby Hoseman

Audrey Paul

January 30, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 30, 2010

May you rest in peace and peace be with for you and your family. May you find happiness with God. Helga is waiting for you and will lead you to peace in heaven. You will be greatly missed.

Roz & Jack Hoseman

Grace Papuga

January 30, 2010

“Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.”

I love and will miss you Uncle Freak!

Love,
Princess Grace

Heather Papuga

January 30, 2010

“People so seldom say I love you And then it's either too late or love goes. So when we tell you we love you, It doesn't mean we know you'll never go, Only that we wish you didn't have to.”

Mark & Heather Papuga

Mario Ostasz

January 30, 2010

Mike,you were a brother to me,I will never forget your great words of wisdom,you will always be remembered,I love you.

Keith w

January 30, 2010

Rest In Peace Mikey, you will be missed by me and many others!

January 29, 2010

"You never leave someone behind, you take a part of them with you and leave a part of yourself behind."

Rest in peace Mike. You will never be forgotten.

Jola n Kevin Pomorin

January 28, 2010

January 28, 2010

"Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or a lifetime, is certain for those who are friends."

Rest in Peace "BIG MIKE"
You will be greatly missed by all, our hearts and prayers are with You, Your Family and friends

friends forever
Ziggy and Gosia Ostasz

January 28, 2010

R.I.P. Mikey. .. My thoughts are with you and my Auntie Skippy.

Elyse Valdez

Ross Valdez

January 28, 2010

rest in peace Mikey!

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