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Ronald Nowak Obituary

Nowak, Ronald F.

Beloved Husband of 54 years to Patricia nee Bunnell. Loving Dad of Lisa Nowak (Tim Galey) and the late Brian Nowak. Dear Brother In Law of Verna (late Gary) Dunham and Richard Bunnell. Brother of Lucille (late Roger) DiGregorio Uncle of many nieces and nephews. A very special thank you to William Pagui Fonkoua for his loving care and friendship.

Brian's urn will be present during the visitation. He will then be placed in Ron's casket and interred with his father on the day of the funeral.

Funeral Saturday March 12, 2022 at 9:30am from the O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME 1105 E. 9th St., Lockport, IL with Mass of Christian Burial following at 10:00am at St. Dennis Church. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. Visitation Friday March 11, 2022 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the funeral home. For Info: (815) 838-5010 or www.oneilfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 9 to Mar. 10, 2022.

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Mar

11

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

O'Neil Funeral Home and Heritage Crematory - Lockport

1105 E. 9th St., Lockport, IL 60441

Mar

12

Mar

12

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Dennis Church

IL

Funeral services provided by:

O'Neil Funeral Home and Heritage Crematory - Lockport

1105 E. 9th St., Lockport, IL 60441

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