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Stanley Kerkla Obituary
Kerkla, Stanley age 90, veteran of WWII, beloved husband of the late Sophie Kerkla (nee Waszak), devoted father of Carolyn and Joan (Tom Fanning) Kerkla, loving brother of Wesley (Rose) Kerkla and the late Mary, Edward (Doris) Kerkla and Helen (the late Warren) Jyrch, cherished son the late John and Dominica Kerkla, uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. from Hallinan Funeral Home, 2601 Vermont St., Blue Island, to St. Isidore Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Former member of American Legion Post #1156 and St. Isidore Holy Name Society. 708-385-0850 
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for Stanley Kerkla
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Bill and Lisa Bartlett
July 23, 2008
Carolyn, Joan, and Tom-
Bill and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane Devine
July 22, 2008
Dan & I are so sorry for your loss. We cherish the handmade Christmas decorations your Dad made. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carolyn Kerkla
July 22, 2008
We truly appreciate all the kind words and thoughtfullness of all of our family and friends at this time. Our Dad was a very special person. We will miss him dearly and will always love him.
Carolyn, Joan, and Tom
Carolyn Kerkla
July 22, 2008
We truly appreciate all the kind words and thoughtfullness of all of our family and friends at this time. Our Dad was a very special person. We will miss him dearly and will always love him.
Carolyn, Joan, and Tom
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Soltys Family
July 22, 2008
We are deeply sorry for your loss and will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Wendy Lynn
July 22, 2008
Mr. Kerkla was a kind and loving "surrogate" dad to many of us friends of Joannie and Carolyn. He was kind, even-tempered, loving, and the world's BEST COOK. He always had an ear to listen when I was going through one of the saddest times of my life. He will remain in my memory a great parent and a nurturing mentor.
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