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Stephen Jarecki Obituary

Jarecki, Stephen V. born September 9, 1914, passed away on July 26, 2009 in Florida, lifelong resident of the McKinley Park area and member of St. Maurice Church, beloved husband of the late Anne (nee Gorka), loving father of Stephen (Sue) and Thomas (Kathryn), devoted grandfather of Sara, Christian, and Stephen Jarecki, Suzanne Tiner and Kate Jarecki, great-grandfather of Olivia, Jacob, and Emily Jarecki. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m. from Wollschlager Funeral Home, 3604 S. Hoyne Ave., to Blessed Sacrament Parish (St. Maurice location), for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Steve's memory be made to Community Hospice of North East Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257. Visitation Sunday, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. 773-523-0196

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 31, 2009.

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August 2, 2009

Dear Steve and Sue: Carlann and I were saddened when we heard of the death of your father at Mass. There really are no words to express at a time like this, but please know that both of us are keeping you in our prayers and will help you out whenever you need us.
Take care, and our deepest sympathies to you all.
Art and Carlann
Jacksonville, FL

John & Gloria Banys

August 1, 2009

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and we extend our deepest sympathies on your loss. Uncle Steve could always make me laugh.
Love
Gloria and John Banys

Rita Gibbons

July 31, 2009

I have several very fond memories of Uncle Steve. I remember when visiting Busha, Uncle Steve always played "War" with me and gave me gum. I still have the lovely little box that he cleverly made out of a Christmas card.
God Bless you and keep you, Uncle Steve!
Love
Rita, Rich,
Kelly, Beth,
and Rick Gibbons

July 30, 2009

Steve,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. It was a pleasure to provide Mr Jarecki with his medications. If I can do anything, please let me know.

Laura Cox (Atkinson's)

Beatrice Smets-Cormier

July 29, 2009

Dear Steve and Family
It is so difficult to say goodbye to a parent... I am sure the wonderful memories of your father will always be there to help you. He will keep that special place in your hearts, forever.

Love, Harry and Kay

July 29, 2009

Steve and Sue,

So sorry to hear about your loss. It is nice that you have the comfort of knowing you were an exceptional son and daughter-in-law. He knew you loved him. You have lots of great memories and those will certainly help going forward. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

July 28, 2009

Jim and I hope that as time passes you will be filled with wonderful memories of a life well lived. He was a very special man to all who knew him.

Love Jim & Elaine

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