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Walter Krawiec Obituary
Krawiec, Walter F. beloved husband of the late Vivian M., (nee Hedberg), dearest father of Mark, Philip (Sharon) and Michael. Cherished grandfather of William and Kendall, dear son of the late Walter F. and Harriet Krawiec. Walter was a Chicago area attorney, a WWII Marine Corps Captain, lifelong artist and avid traveler. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Pro-Life Action League, 6160 N. Cicero Ave., Ste. 600, Chicago, IL 60646, would be appreciated. Funeral Thursday 9:30 AM from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., to Queen of All Saints Basilica for Mass at 10:00 AM. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 pm. 773-736-3833 or visit Walter's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com 
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Memories and Condolences
for Walter Krawiec
January 29, 2010
ALTHOUGH LATE IN OUR CONDOLENCES, PLEASE ACCEPT THEM FROM REGINA M. GRAMZA AND RITA T. KAWULA .
WE HAVE ART WORK OF YOUR GRANDMOTHER HARRIET AND THE PAINTING HAS ADDED SO MUCH TO OUR LIFE.
OUR FATHER ALBERT GRAMZA WAS A FRIEND OF YOUR GRANDFATHER.. PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY RITA T. GRAMZA KAWULA LAKE FOREST IL.
dennis hughes
January 21, 2010
we just became aware of walter's death .rose and i will miss his friendship and cherish the railroad painting that walter did ,in memory od my father. requiest cant in pace dennis and rose
January 20, 2010
Dear Mark,Philip, Sharon, and Michael,
We are lifting up our prayers for your dad. He was an amazing presence in our lives! Thanks for sharing him with us. We will be with you in spirit as you celebrate his life.
warms hugs from Tom, Diane, Jack, and Abby Lestina
January 20, 2010
Phil, my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joe Cornejo & Barb Kulbida
John Marszewski
January 20, 2010
Phil, so sorry to hear that your father has passed away. My condolences go out to you, your brothers and family. Take care my friend.
Diane Golniewicz-Bower
January 19, 2010
When I was 8 years old, I was awakened in the middle of the night to an electrifying and emotional version of Chopin's Military Polonaise being played on our piano downstairs. My parents were giving a party and Walter had just amazed a houseful of enraptured guests with his outstanding performance. I crept downstairs and met the man who I would consider for the next 45 years to be one of the most charasmatic, charming, talented and heart felt people I would know. He epitomized a true "Rennaissance" man. Musician, artist, lawyer, Marine, scholar,and ornithologist- were but a few of Walter's defining characteristics. He was kind, compassionate and the best listener I have ever met. It was no wonder at my wedding, 30 years ago, his dear wife, Vivian said to me while offering advise on marital bliss, "I would iron Wallie's socks if he wanted me to." Vivian, I never doubted you. He's yours for all eternity and those of us left behind will never see another one like him.
Eugene B. Meier, Jr.
January 19, 2010
Condolences to the family of Walter F.Krawiec. I am writing the exhibition record of Chicago No-Jury Society of Artists 1915-1951.Kind regards, Eugene B. Meier, Jr. [email protected]
Mary Korzen
January 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the love and the light of the Holy Spirit surround you.
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