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Mike Kolak

1925 - 2018

BORN

1925

DIED

2018

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Lawrence Funeral Home - Chicago

4800 N. Austin Ave.

Chicago, Illinois

Mike Kolak Obituary

Kolak, Mike Mieczyslaw Age 93; beloved husband of Amelia and the late Hildegard T.; loving father of Diane and Michael (Debra); cherished grandfather of Lauren, Andrew and Sarah. Mike was a proud WWII veteran having fought with the British 8th Army. Visitation Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago to St. James Catholic Church, Mass 11:00 a.m. Interment private. For information 773-736-2300 or www.lawrencefh.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 28, 2018.

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December 4, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

December 2, 2018

The most importent:Mike was Polish.He always remembered about his family in old country.A generation children of Wiktor Kolak left with him.
Niece Danka

Sue Starobrat knechtges

November 28, 2018

Strength to you and your families, Mike and Diane. Your dad was a kind and wonderful person. He will be remembered and hopefully is now with your mom and his friends and other family that have also past. If there is anything I could do please dont hesitate to reach out. God bless. Sue Starobrat and family.

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a loved one

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November 27, 2018

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.and may the God of all loving comfort be there to help you all to endure during this difficult time .Psalms.29 : 11 ) , with deep sorry

J O

November 27, 2018

May the love of friends, family and God carry you through your grief - Ecclesiastes 4:9, 10.

November 27, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family.May God's loyal love comfort you during this difficult time..Psalms 119:76

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Nov

30

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Lawrence Funeral Home - Chicago

4800 N. Austin Ave. , Chicago, IL 60630

Dec

1

Prayer Service

10:00 a.m.

Lawrence Funeral Home - Chicago

4800 N. Austin Ave. , Chicago, IL 60630

Dec

1

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. James Catholic Church

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4800 N. Austin Ave. , Chicago, IL 60630

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