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Walter J. "Harpo" Ciesla

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Walter Ciesla Obituary

Ciesla, Walter J. "Harpo" 84, WWII Army Airforce Veteran, beloved husband of the late Cecelia V. (nee Tarczon), loving father of Lynne (Harold) Szydlowski and Geri Ciesla, devoted grandfather of Daniel (Jana) Mroczek, Susan (Bryan) McAlexander and Michael (Ginger) Mroczek, great grandfather of Christopher and Tyler, fond brother of the late Frank, John and Benny Ciesla, dear uncle and friend of many. Funeral Monday September 22 at 9:30 a.m. from Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, to St. Cornelius Church, Mass 10 a.m. Entombment St. Adalbert. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Heart Association or Kidney Foundation appreciated. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. Info., 773-774-0366 or www.colonialfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 21, 2003.

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