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Walter Ciolkosz Obituary

Ciolkosz, Walter J. "Wally" age 88, Veteran WWII (Army), dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Schultz), loving father of Michael (Rose), Susan (John) Malec, Christine (John) Chicalace and Kathleen (Ken) Madeja, dear grandfather of 11, the late Robbie and great-grandfather of 11, fond brother of Harry C. (Vivian), Patricia Krusek, the late Helen, Violet (the late John) Zdon, Frank (Tosca), Vicki (the late Al) Juslin, Vincent (Mary Francis) Carson, and Raymond (Estelle), special uncle to Edward and many nieces and nephews. Member of Marvin Seemann American Legion Post #1112. Funeral Prayers Saturday, January 3rd, 8:45 a,m. from Parkside Chapels & Cremation Services 5948 Archer Ave (2 Blks West of Central Ave at Major), Chicago to Our Lady of the Snows Church Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Friday 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, 215 W. Illinois, Suite 1C, Chicago, Illinois 60610 or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or Masses preferred. Funeral arrangements by Kowske-Wolowiec Funeral Directors, Inc. Info: 773-767-9788.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 31, 2008 to Jan. 1, 2009.

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Joseph & Michele Shuford

August 16, 2009

Dearest Sue, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
~ Joseph & Michele Shuford

Michele Dazine

January 5, 2009

Dearest Sue, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ben and Donna Jarke

January 2, 2009

May all your warm memories ease the sorrow that you all feel.
Our thought and Prayers are with all of you.

Sharon Ciolkosz

January 2, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Dale Ruby

December 31, 2008

Madeja Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family members at this difficult time. May God bless you all and keep you in his loving arms. God Bless, John & Dale Ruby

Shannon

December 31, 2008

My prayers and deepest sympathy are with your family at this difficult time. And to the Madeja family, thinking especially of you and sending all my love.

Patti Viola

December 31, 2008

Kathy & Family,
May God bless you & your family,know our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.
love Sam & Patti

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Funeral services provided by:

Parkside Chapels & Cremation Service, Kowske-Wolowiec Funeral Directors, In

5948 Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

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