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Raymond Sikora Obituary

Sikora, Raymond Age 95, World War II Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Irene (nee Slezak). Loving father of Donna (Hrair) Keleshian, Kathleen (Alan) Barc, and Janet (Harpo) Mladic. Cherished grandfather of Christopher (Jessica), Timothy, Nicholas, Heather, Jennifer, Krystal, and Keaton. Dearest great-grandfather of Sydney, and Connor. Fond brother of the late Sylvia, Edward, Johnny, and Walter. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Raymond was a dedicated employee of Holy Name Cathedral for numerous decades. "The Kindest Man in Every Way". Funeral services Saturday, October 5, at St. Mary Immaculate Church 15629 Illinois 59 Plainfield, IL 60544. Lying-in-state from 9:30 to 10:30am time of Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation 3:00-8:00pm at Mt. Auburn Funeral Home 4101 S. Oak Park Ave., Stickney, IL 60402. For information please call 708-749-2033

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 4, 2013.

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Margaret Burke Walsh

July 10, 2025

Dear Sikora Family,
My Father John E. (Jack) Burke saved these photos which I just ran across yesterday. If you´re the correct family of my Dad´s friend Ray Sikora you can reach out by contacting me by my email address listed here. My Father passed before your Father in late Aug 2007. He was 88 yrs old. My Father was also in the Army and deployed to the Aleutian Islands during WWII. Such brave men they were!
Margaret Burke Walsh

Margaret Burke

July 9, 2025

Dear Sikora Family,
I have several pictures of your Grandfather or Father from his service in WWII while he was in training at Camp Roberts? in California...
My Father´s name was Jack Burke from Chicago. The last photo that I´m sending is the two proud soldiers with inscription of back.
Hope that you receive this,
Margaret Burke Walsh

Dajia woods

October 6, 2013

Ray was such a wonderful man and so very kind. I'm am so happy that I had a chance to work with him and meet him. May he rest in peace. My heart goes out to the entire family. ?

Chris Keleshian

October 4, 2013

Mom,
My deepest sympathies to you and the family. Grandpa was always someone I looked up to and loved with all my heart. The world has truly lost a great man.

October 4, 2013

Aw, Keaton. He sounds like such a wonderful man. I bet he loved you dearly. Dear, Dear Keaton, please remember that although you have lost your precious Grandpa, you will never lose the love he had for you nor will you ever lose the love you had for him. That will go on forever. God Bless you and your precious family. With great love and appreciation for your family and Grandpa. I love you Keaton, Ms. Emma

Tim Keleshian

October 4, 2013

My deepest sympathy to you mom at this difficult time. Grandpa is and always will be the shinning light in our life's. I love you!

kelly gratace

October 4, 2013

Dear Janet,

I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. May he rest in peace in heaven. Praying for you and your family!

Kelly Gratace(Boll)

Paula Masiulewicz

October 4, 2013

Your family is in my prayers...Sail on Grampa Raymond....

Michelle Gudac PT (Home Health)

October 4, 2013

Dear Janet and Donna,
Your father was such a sweet and gentle man. I truly enjoyed working with him. He made me laugh with his humor and quick wit. Praying for you and your family. With deepest sympathy.

Marilyn Smith

October 4, 2013

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