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Stanley Pukael

1948 - 2026

BORN

1948

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home

435 North York Street

Elmhurst, Illinois

UPCOMING SERVICE

Service

Feb. 28, 2026

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home

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Stanley Pukael Obituary

Pukael, Stanley

Stanley J. Pukael, 77, railroad man for 30 years, passed away Feb. 5, 2026. Preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and two sisters; survived by a loving wife and son, three sisters, two brothers and numerous nieces and nephews. Services Sat. February 28, 2026 at Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home, 435 N. York St., Elmhurst, from 12 PM - 2 PM.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 22, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Stanley Pukael

Feb

28

Service

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home

435 North York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Feb

28

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home

435 North York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home

435 North York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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