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Roy Kneller Obituary

Kneller Sr., Roy R. Beloved husband of Sandy (nee Gratchkoff); loving father of Roy Jr. (Aubrey), Jeff (Danielle, Hillary), and Korey (Kaitlin Lang) Kneller; beloved son of the late Roger and Arlene "Kelly" Kneller; son in law of Evelyn Kneller; fond grandfather of Eli and Benny; dear brother of Peggy (Perry) Hartman, Judy (Brian) Toepfer, Susan Jennings, and the late Linda (the late Mark) Dycus; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Funeral Services Monday 9:20 a.m. at Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) to Nativity of Our Lord Church Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment private. For Service info (312)225-8500 or www.colettasonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 27, 2018.

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November 1, 2018

Very sorry for your loss and grief; may the promise at John 6:40 give you comfort and peace.

Z L

November 1, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

October 30, 2018

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.

October 29, 2018

When someone you love becomes a memory the memory becomes a treasure. May your wonderful treasures fill your heart with love and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hosea 13:14

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

October 28, 2018

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Roy will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 28 OCT, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Leo ( AKA Keke Yolich

October 27, 2018

Prayers and thoughts are with the family.Roy and I had lots of fun together when we were very young. Wonderful individual.

May he rest in peace.

October 27, 2018

So sorry for your loss.Condolences to the family. Roy was a great man and will truly be missed hugs ❤ Nancy Cummins

Michelle Wozniak

October 27, 2018

My deepest sympathy to all of his family.

JF

October 27, 2018

I'm very sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace to bring comfort face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold on to. May God continue to comfort your family.

October 27, 2018

Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I hope that words such those found at John 6:40 bring you comfort at this difficult time. CR

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Memorial Events
for Roy Kneller

Oct

28

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home

544 W. 31st St., Chicago, IL

Oct

29

Funeral service

9:15 a.m.

Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home

544 W. 31st St., Chicago, IL

Oct

29

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Nativity of Our Lord Church

IL

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Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, Ltd.

544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

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