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Ralph Latza Obituary

Latza, Ralph E. beloved husband of Dolores (nee Kaszynski), loving father of Nancy (Raymond) Krause, Mary Lou (Martin) Ostrego, Carolyn (Robert) Shamie, Michael (Catherine), Scott (Sonia) and Ralph Latza, dear grandfather of Tamara Krause, Jennifer (Daniel) Surrett, Michael Ostrego, Michelle (Michael) Clark, Marissa Ostrego, Brian Shamie, Kyle Shamie, Adam, Matthew, Julia, Paul, Thomas and Danielle Latza, fond brother of Elsie (the late Chuck) McKillip, Lorraine Latza and the late Mary (the late Merle) Stoddard. Funeral services Wednesday, 9 a.m., from Theis-Gorski Funeral Home, 3517-27 N. Pulaski Rd., to St. Viator Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-463-5800. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 2 to Oct. 3, 2002.

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Jean Zyskowski

October 3, 2002

Aunt Dolores and Cousins: I just wanted to let you know what an inspiration you all were during Uncle Ralph's illness. The care he was given was real proof of what love is. I feel with each loss of a family member my childhood slipping away. Thank you for all the great memories! I'm sure he was proud of all of you yesterday! Love, Jean

Lawrence Baszkowske

October 1, 2002

Dear Dolores & Family,

Our heartfelt sympathy to you & your family. Our thoughts & prayers our with you.

The Baszkowske Family (Chicago,Il)

Joey and Rowena Dimatulac

October 1, 2002

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. May God give you peace and strength during this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.



God bless

John and Rae Roche

October 1, 2002

Dear Dolores and family,



We are saddened by your loss, and our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

John has nothing but wonderful memories with Ralph - in fact, he credits his ability to succeed in the machine industry to Ralph.

The fishing trips are a whole other story !!!!!!!!!!!! Fun, fun, fun -

The annual Christmas calls......etc.etc. etc. !



God's blessings to your entire family. He will be missed.

Moniray Lewallen

October 1, 2002

To Scott and the rest of the Latza family:



My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I pray you will find peace and healing for your pain in the days ahead.



Moniray Lewallen

Rick Wolff

October 1, 2002

My deepest sympathy on your loss. I know that losing a parent, even when thay have been gravely ill for some time, can be saddening. My thoughts are with you.

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