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Richard Ketza Obituary

Ketza, Richard T. 79, devoted and loving husband of the late Lillian (nee Michalski) of Chandler, Arizona, formerly of Arlington Heights, Illinois, April 7, 2003, WWII Veteran (101st Airborne), beloved brother of Larry (Val), the late Norbert, Harry (Sally), Joe (Leona), Florence (the late Gus) Volakakis, Tom (Pat) and sister- in-law Joan (the late Jim) Spiel, truly loving and greatly loved uncle to many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, as well as many dearly loved neighbors, friends and all their children. Rich was an exemplary roll model and an example of unconditional love and devotion to God, his wife, all his family, friends and country, Donations to the American Diabetes Foundation or the American Legion Post 208, 121 N. Douglas, Arlington Heights, Illinois, 60004. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 25, 2003.

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