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Michael Slivka Obituary

Slivka, Michael Age 88, late of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, November 8, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Lauretta (nee Walewski); loving father of Karen Betz, Marie Slivka, and Michael Slivka; dearest brother of John (Tessie), Tom, and the late George (late Connie) Slivka; fond uncle of Denise, Laura, Debbie, Jeff, Bob, Dawn, the late David, and Mark. Veteran of the US Navy serving as a Seabee during WWII and the Korean War. Retired employee of US Steel Southworks. Member of Illiana American Legion Post #220. Visitation Tuesday 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Funeral services Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to All Saints Church, 570 Sibley St. Hammond, IN. Mass of Christian Burial 12:00 noon. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 11, 2013.

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November 14, 2013

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November 12, 2013

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