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Stephen Reihel Obituary

Reihel, Stephen C. 85, of Blue Island. Beloved husband of the late Elaine J. (nee Boudreau), loving father of Bobbi Gruca, James (Carol), William (Doreen) and Marian (Mark) Uffen, devoted grandfather of David (Lisa) Gruca, Matthew (Stacy) Gruca, Beth (Paul) Chojenski, Eric and Kathryn Reihel, cherished great grandfather of Jacob Gruca and Alex Chojenski, dear brother of Francis (late Dorothy), Mary (Daniel) Lynch and the late John (Sue). Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m. Chapel prayers Monday, 8:45 a.m. from the Krueger Funeral Home, 13050 Greenwood Ave., Blue Island, to St. Benedict Church, 2339 York St., Blue Island for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Benedict Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Benedict Church greatly appreciated. 708-388-1300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 24, 2004.

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