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Richard Cervenka Obituary

Cervenka, Richard G. ret. CPD, age 76, Navy Veteran of WWII (USS South Dakota), beloved husband of Virginia (nee Majeski), loving father of Richard G. Jr. (Sgt. CPD 610) (Nona) and Robert G. (Lt. CPD 08) (Christie), devoted grandfather of Vincent J. (CPD 09), Michael J. and Nicholas J., dear son of the late Joseph N. and the late Bessie (nee Sklenicka), fond brother- in-law of Peter J. Majeski. Member of Our Lady of the Snows Church and NAV-AR-MAR Post #5535 VFW. Funeral Saturday, 8:45 a.m., from the Richard-Midway Funeral Home, 5749 Archer Ave., (corner of Lorel), to St. Jane de Chantal Church for 9:30 a.m., Mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. 773-767-1840 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 22 to Aug. 23, 2002.

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Patrick and Jeanne Clark

August 24, 2002

Our condolences.

WILLIAM SPEIGHTS

August 24, 2002

BOB, PLEASE ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCES TO

YOU AND YOUR FAMILY; I PRAY THAT GOD

GIVE YOU ALL PEACE AND COMFORT,

DURING THIS TIME AND IN THE DAYS TO COME. MATTHEW 11:28-30

Tony Ivanjack

August 23, 2002

Rich:



Sorry about the lost of your father, please accept my sympathy.



Tony Ivanjack

Greg Bronsberg

August 23, 2002

Please accept my sincerest sympathy.

Josephine Rojek

August 23, 2002

Dear Virg and Family,

So very sorry for your loss, I remember what a kind and special person Rich was; we still have good memories of good friends/neighbors as you two were. You are in our prayers.

Josephine Rojek and family

Cathy Verschelden

August 22, 2002

On behalf of the crew of the USS South Dakota Battleship and the 2nd Generation Group, I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of a fellow crewmember.



We will publish Richard's death in our next newsletter so other shipmates will be informed.

Maria Aguirre

August 22, 2002

Vince:

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your entire family.



Sincerely:

Maria Aguirre ({009}Hoffenkamp's girlfriend)

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