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Zika, Thomas Robert 59, of Wheeling, beloved husband of Ruth Ann Zika (nee Wolf), loving father of Patty-Jo (Glenn) Rapanos, Samantha (Lawrence) Turzynski, Annette (Boyd) Pitkin and the late Thomas Robert Zika Jr., dear grandfather of Thomas, Glenn Andrew Jr., Zachery and late Patrick Rapanos, Anthony and Michael Turzynski and Faythe and Brody Pitkin, fond brother of Lillian "Sis" (late Mike) Solis, devoted son of the late Evelyn R. Zika. Vice President of American Legion #221 and member of Am-Vets Post #66. Funeral 11 a.m., Thursday, February 27, 2003, at Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 S. Milwaukee Ave. (two blocks South of Dundee Rd.), Wheeling. Interment Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago. Visitation Wednesday, 4 to 9 p.m. For funeral Info: 847-537-6600. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 25, 2003.

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Mary (Wolf) Gallichio

March 12, 2003

Ruth & Girls:

I was so sad to hear of Tom's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you during these hard times. He will be missed by our whole family. Wish I could have seen you when you were up last summer.

Hugs,

Mary & Dan

Chris Scherbert

March 5, 2003

Samantha and family,



I was very sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts are with you. May it help to know that others care and are keeping you close in thought during this sad time.

ruthanne oerly

February 27, 2003

dear Ruthanne, i am so sorry to hear of your loss. i wish i could have been there but the weather limits my travel. my prayers are with you. thank God it was not a long suffering death. i know we will see him again but the heart will miss him until we do..God bless Ruthanne oerly

Kim Lesak

February 26, 2003

Samantha and Larry my thoughts are with you.

Chris and Becca Tointon

February 26, 2003

Samantha, Larry, and boys, we are very sorry about your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Please hug the boys for us.

Larry Turzynski

February 25, 2003

Tom will be missed by everyone.

Ken Ward

February 25, 2003

Samantha,

We're sorry about your loss. Our

thoughts and prayers are with you.

God Bless

Ken & Laura Ward

Lillian (LuLu) Rivera

February 25, 2003

I will miss you :( Uncle Tommy

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