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Thaddeus Sternal Obituary

Sternal, Thaddeus "Ted" Age 73, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Tuesday December 31, 2019. Thaddeus was born February 14, 1946 in Germany to his parents Janina and Antoni Sternal. He proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Loving husband and best friend of Peggy (nee Strupeck); cherished father of Susan Sternal; beloved brother of Tony (Maria) Sternal and the late Walter Sternal; dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Visitation Friday, January 3, 2020 from 2 - 8 p.m. at Mount Auburn Funeral Home, 4101 S. Oak Park Avenue, Stickney, IL 60402. Funeral chapel service Saturday, January 4, 2020 10:30 a.m. chapel service at Mount Auburn Funeral Home (708) 749-2033. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MountAuburnFuneralHome.com for the Sternal family.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 3, 2020.

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Nicky and dad

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January 20, 2020

My daddy in Pompei

Susan Sternal

January 15, 2020

Oh i miss you so much. Me and mom don't know what to do without you.
We miss you everyday. We have dreams you are still here. We cry every day and wish you could come back to us.

January 6, 2020

Rest in Peace, Ted. Hope you, Dennis, and Mike have your fishing poles.
Condolences to the Sternal Family from Mary Ann

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

January 3, 2020

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. At the request of Mike Murphy and Laurie Grimm, Ted will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 12 JAN, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls (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]

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10:30 a.m.

Mount Auburn Funeral Home

4101 S. Oak Park Avenue, Stickney, IL

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