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Michael Kotrba Obituary

Kotrba, Michael A. loving father of Brian, Michael, Nick, Keith, Kurt, Michaelina, Nikko, and Payton, beloved son of Thomas E. and Diane (nee Dwyer), brother of Tom and Paul (Alicia) Kotrba, uncle of Gianna Kotrba, special nephew to Geraldine (the late Paul) Gilles, fond nephew to Vincent Dwyer, Patricia (Ray) Eaves, and Marlene (the late Charlie) Krummick, special cousin to Doreen Gilles, and cousin to many. Visitation Wednesday, July 21st, 2010, 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, (Tom Kotrba, Funeral Director), 544 West 31st Street. Funeral service Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Please omit flowers. Interment private. For more info call 312-225-8500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 20, 2010.

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Payton

December 15, 2019

I will never until this day understand why god takes the best. It still hurts more and more everyday to live and grow without you by my side. This is so weird that Im writing on here almost 10 years later but its just on of them 4:00am nights when I cant sleep and just stay up thinking of you, I miss you everyday daddy ❤ Ill forever love you and have you in my heart.
Xoxo: Your Princess

DIANE DIANE KOTRBA

September 22, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE. WE ALL MISS YOU LOTS.
LOVE MOM

Fr. Dan Brandt

July 21, 2010

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the people of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, serving God and the Bridgeport/Canaryville communities since 1868. Michael will be remembered at all Masses here this weekend. May his family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ during this difficult time!

kimberly ruglio

July 21, 2010

My heart goes out to the whole family.

Mary Adcock

July 21, 2010

My deep condolences to Mikes family, and also to Angel, Candace, & Payton just remember he will be watching over you forever & forever in your hearts. Love Mary Adcock & family

Denise Alvarado

July 21, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Michael's family. He was a very close friend of my brother.

Laura Werner

July 21, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jim Carrig, Jr.

July 21, 2010

Rest in peace Mike.

Linda Jakobi

July 20, 2010

Mike, may you rest in peace. You'll always have a special place in my heart.

DIANE KOTRBA

July 20, 2010

Mike, may you rest in Peace

LOVE MOM AND DAD

dianne romero

July 20, 2010

i was so shocked when i heard about mike. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. may he rest in peace.

Josette Sacco

July 20, 2010

I am sorry to hear of your loss.
Josette

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