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Walter Smolen Obituary

Smolen, Walter L. beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Lakoma), loving father of Patricia and Robert (the late Dolores) Smolen, dear grandfather of Therese (David) Haines and Christopher Smolen, fond brother of the late Joseph (the late Estelle) and the late John (Virginia) Smolen, the late Ann (the late Frank) Witkowski and the late Irene (the late John) Pohlit, uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, Friday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services Saturday, 9:15 a.m., to St. John Brebeuf Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. 847-966-7302 or sign a guest book at www.skajafuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 13, 2003.

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