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Niketas Sahlas

1932 - 2015

Niketas Sahlas obituary, 1932-2015, Forest Park, IL

BORN

1932

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Woodlawn Funeral Home

7750 West Cermak Road

Forest Park, Illinois

Niketas Sahlas Obituary

Sahlas, Niketas N. Age 82, of Alexandria, Indiana, former longtime resident of Riverside, passed away February 14, 2015. Beloved husband of Nancy, and the late Mary Sahlas; loving father of Nicko (Colleen), Collette and Mark (Aimee) Sahlas; dear stepfather of Sue (Rick) Stull and Kim (Tom) Foley; proud grandfather of nine; fond brother of Mary (Demos) Fotopoulos, Connie (Scott) Willsey and Pete Sahlas; dear uncle of many. Visitation Friday 4:00-9:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 W. Cermak Rd., Forest Park. Family and friends will meet Saturday at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 733 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, for 11:30 a.m. Funeral Service. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32256, or St. Basil Church Rebuilding Fund, 733 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60607, are appreciated. Funeral info: 708-442-8500, or www.woodlawnchicago.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 18, 2015.

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Rose Lee Kajiwara

February 21, 2015

Rejoicing that your father is now enjoying his rewards in Christ, but keeping your family in prayers as you mourn his loss. With love,

The Williamson's

February 18, 2015

Deepest sympathies to the family of Niketas Sahlas. May the comfort of family and friends and the comfort God gives continue to bless you during this difficult time.

February 17, 2015

Uncle Nik will be missed, sorry we cannot attend his funeral, Nancy.

We will keep you in thoughts and prayers,
Steven and Barb Stanley, Summitivlle In.

Steven Stanley

February 17, 2015

Uncle Nik will be missed, sorry we cannot attend his funeral, Nancy.

We will keep you in thoughts and prayers,
Steven and Barb Stanley, Summitivlle In.

Jill Hoegemeyer

February 17, 2015

Nikitas won the victory in Christ! We wait for that beautiful reunion. God's peace and comfort be yours, today and always!

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Woodlawn Funeral Home

7750 W. Cermak Rd., Forest Park, IL

Feb

21

Funeral service

11:30 a.m.

St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church

733 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL

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Woodlawn Funeral Home

7750 West Cermak Road, Forest Park, IL 60130

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