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Richard Kruppiak Obituary

Kruppiak, Richard "John" USMC Vet of Korean War. Beloved Husband of Jean nee Sturm. Loving Father of Mary Mc Mahon CPD. And William (Diane) Kruppiak. Dearest Grandfather of William Jr. (Brooke), Kristin and Robert Kruppiak, William and Jeanine McMahon. Visitation Tuesday 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Highway (7700 W) Palos Hills. Ill. Chapel Service Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home Internment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 26, 2012.

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melanie allen

March 30, 2012

Jean, anytime I met John he was so positive and such a nice man. My mom held him in high esteem. He was blessed to have you for such a wonderful wife. Melanie

March 27, 2012

Semper Fi John from a long time ago friend Beecee Suvada Nowak

David Gaidas and Family

March 26, 2012

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