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Walter Michalak Obituary

Michalak, Walter B. WWII U.S Marines, beloved husband of the late Mary A. (nee Doherty), cherished father of Catherine (Roger) Gascoigne and Judy Kania, fond grandfather of Tiffany (Matthew) Hunt and the late Todd Kania, great-grandfather of Lauren Mary Hunt, step- grandfather of Jill (Martin) Oxley and Helen (Mark) Angell, step-great-grandfather of Taran Angell and Conner Oxley, buddy of Roo and Bingo, dear brother of Geraldine Chlebicki and the late Adelle Beckett and Eugene Michalak, uncle to many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m., from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, to St. Gerald Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 4 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. 708-425-0500 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 25 to Sep. 26, 2002.

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Josephine Murphy

October 1, 2002

Dear Judy. Cathy and family

My deepest sympathy to you and yours. I just found out today about your wonderful father. I am still in Michigan with my mom, as my dad passed away on Sept 4th. I pray that his suffering is over and he is now with the love of his life.

See you when I get back to the city.

Love

Aunt Jo

the HIllbillies

September 25, 2002

I will always remember having my morning coffee with you while sitting in your wheel chair. We love you and we will miss you.

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