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Ralph Trnka

1930 - 2019

Ralph Trnka obituary, 1930-2019, Tinley Park, IL

BORN

1930

DIED

2019

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Tews-Ryan Funeral Home

18230 S. Dixie Hwy.

Homewood, Illinois

Ralph Trnka Obituary

Trnka, Ralph John Entered eternal life peacefully on May 1, 2019, age 88, of Tinley Park, formerly of Dolton. Beloved husband of Judy Ellen Trnka (nee Nething); dear father of Christine (Paul) Engels and Cynthia (Jeffrey) Ivin; cherished grandfather of Paul and Emma Engels and Austin and Hunter Ivin; loving brother of Janet Trnka. US Army Veteran. Graduated from IIT. Member of Beverly Ski Club and Lamplighters. Memorial visitation will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Orland Park, 13401 Wolf Rd., Orland Park, IL 60467, on Saturday May 18, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of memorial service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Presbyterian Church in Orland Park. Interment will be at Little Sister Cemetery in Door County, Wisconsin, at a later date. Arrangements by Tews-Ryan Funeral Home, 708-798-5300 or www.tews-ryanfh.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 15, 2019.

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June 9, 2019

Our deepest condolences to your family for your loss. We send our thoughts and prayers.
Carol and Joe Majerczak
Lois Gasperowich

May 18, 2019

My deepest condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May your cherished memories created, brighten your days and help sustain you at this time. John 6:40 gives much comfort by looking forward to Jesus promise of seeing your love one again

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Phyllis Peterson (Hecht)

May 14, 2019

Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Thanks for all the Sunday School Lessons you taught when I was in High School.

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Presbyterian Church

13401 Wolf Rd, Orland Park, IL

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11:00 a.m.

Presbyterian Church

13401 Wolf Rd, Orland Park, IL

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