Walter Sojka Obituary

I will always remember for my Dads wake dinner upstairs at his home. His tradition of a polish family dinner. Also hot coffee handed out at the church after the funeral. Absolutely wonderful man.

Our deepest condolences to Edwin and all of Walters friends and family. Walter was a wonderful man, he will truly be missed.
The Jacobson Family
Tina (niece of Stanly Palumbo)

I am signing representing the dozens of Felician Sisters whose relatives and friends were buried from Walter's little chapel. Memories of his kindness and generousity go back decades for many sisters who lived and tauht at Holy Innocents. I'm sure he is rejoicing now with all his neighbors in God's heavenly kingdom!
Sr. Carole Mary Capoun, CSSF

For over 51 years, Wally helped our family though the most difficult times as he comforted us as we buried our loved ones. Wally was alway there to support us and now its our turn to comfort his family and offer them our prayers during this most difficult time...Rest in peace dear Walter, for you are now in the hands of the angels...Love the Wilczewski and Schlieben Families

Many Fond Memories of Wally and his wonderful sense of humor. Just saw him when planning our Mom's funeral. May You Rest In Peace. We Love You.

May God bless Walter's soul and keep it in His care. Thanks for always taking care of my deceased family members in the Kriss family and for being friends with my father and his brothers. You were a sentinel in the Old Polish neighborhood. R/ SMK

In memory of Walter L Sojka. Met you many years ago, your humor and laugh were unmistakeable. Thank you for your friendship and advice. Part of the CIC and Museum Summer Ball family.
RIP Walter. God Bless.

Sue and Adrienne: I spoke with your uncle a few years at the St. Helen's carnival-his generosity truly made him the "Mayor of Chicago Avenue".

Madelyn "Maggie" Bielawa (Poprawski)

Mr. Walter Sojka was a pillar in the community and a man of true integrity who never minced his words. He will be dearly missed by the many lives of whom he touched. Wally, as you have said probably a million times yourself, "May the perpetual light shine upon him".

Wayne Dziadosz and Family

You were always a good person

We are sorry for the lost of Walter Sojka he will be missed. Martha,Jessica & Maleah Madro

Thank you for being my neighbor and a very important part of my life. Until we meet again, my dear friend

rest in peace Walter. you will be greatly missed.

Thank you Walter for always making me laugh you are in my prayers.

We are very saddened to hear of Walter's death. We are so privileged to have known him as he was a member of our organization in the 1950s and 1960s. He was a true gentleman with great warmth, a engaging sense of club life, and a strong commitment to his community.
Chicago Intercollegiate Council

May this candle represent the light you've shown to others through your kindness and generosity.

Mr. Sojka,
You were a great blessing to me, my relatives and my family these past 42 years. You were a man of many talents who lived his life to the fullest. One of the most generous men I've had the privilege of knowing. We all enjoyed your company and wonderful sense of humor. You will truly be missed by everyone. May God Bless you and your family. Carlos Gomez & Family (El Paso, Texas)

Thank you Walter for always making me laugh you are in my prayers.

It was always a pleasure meeting and talking with Walter, be it in Chicago or our last visit before a wedding in Louisville, Kentucky. Walter was one of the GOOD GUYS.
We will meet again in the Happy Hunting Grounds.
The Kools

Rest in peace my friend. You have earned this privilege with all the good deeds you have done through out the years for people who truly needed your assistance in their time of sorrow.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mr. Sojka will be remembered fondly by so many different people in so many different ways. He never lost his faith in his neighborhood or the Polish community. He was everywhere and seemed to enjoy the company of everyone he met. People with good nature, good humor and only kind words for all are so rare. It will be hard to imagine any Polish Museum function without him. God bless him and his family.

Joan Smuda

A Piece of My Family Puzzle Got Lost Today. But, I Know Where I Can Find It. HEAVEN! Where Uncle Wally Respectfully Chauffeured So Many of Our
Beloved Family and Friends to their Everlasting PEACE.

The Board, Staff, and Volunteers of The Polish Museum of America will deeply miss our neighbor and great friend. We are forever grateful for Walter co-founding our elegant Summer Ball, which he attended each year since the first one in 1979. He was a devoted member and benefactor, and we will never forget him and his many kindnesses.

Dear Walter So sorry to hear of your passing. Your were a dear friend we have know each other for many years and in all them years you given us Joy and Happiness. May you rest in peace. Your Dear Friend Palma Heath.

Rest in Peace dear cousin Wally. What a generous spirit and sense of humor you have always shown our family. Your mom came to our wedding in 1967 and took care of all the gift cards in her lap while she sat in a wheelchair, and when my daughter got married in 2002 you drove all the way to Monroe Mi just to attend the wedding and turned right around and returned to Chicago because you had funeral business to attend to! What a fine family member you have always been and we regret that we will be unable to attend the services. We will be sending a memorial however. Sincere condolences to the entire family and we shall be saying extra prayers for you all. Love to everyone. Cousins Donna and Ray in MI

Wally will be missed by many ,He was a great person and a dear Friend .REST IN PEACE Lou & Patsy Molina

Such sad news I have known Mr. Sojka for many years. He was an amazing person

Walter's mother and my maternal grandmother had been best friends. Therefore, Sojka's Funeral Home had always been the only funeral home my maternal side of the family went to. Walter was truly liked and respected. He made his mother very proud.

God bless you Wally.

Thank you so much for all your services when my dad passed away, you were very kind and helpful. I will miss seeing you and your dog outside. Missed but never forgotten.

Truly be miss n i thank you always be a amazing man to my family

Such sad news. Walter was a dear friend to us and invited us into his home on many occasions; cooked for us; shared his stories and shared his life with us. We will miss you Walter.

Mr. Sojka,Thank you for all your dedicated services to my family and friends..You will forever be missed and cherished.May you r.i.p with luving arms of the Good Lord.May your family find comfort from the one and only highest power. Judy May Rollins Centers

Rest in Peace Uncle Walter. God must need someone to organize a party.

Rest In Peace dear friend. The world was a better place because you were in it. Until me meet again.

We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Walter Sojka on July 2, 2014 and he was very nice. He always took good care of my family when they were in need of his services. May you rest in peace Mr. Sojka. We send our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

Rest in peace Mr. Sojka. May God's blessings shine on you. Prayers to your family and friends to help them in this trying time.

Remembering Walter for his great sense of humor & his generous spirit.

I have known "Wally" all of my life. He was a good friend to my family for 70+ years. I will remember him as funloving and a true professional. His generous nature will always be appreciated by many. My prayers are with his family. May he rest in peace.

Walter I am so sad not to be able to talk to u anymore u always were a shining light in Polonia I will always be grateful for ur help and kindness to the zAgo fAmily we will keep u in our prayers

To Walter's family and friends,

Grief can be so hard, but our many special memories help us cope.

It is always great to have a life long friend who always supported and encouraged you through your life.

Remembering you today and forever.

Love, the Anselmo's
Mary, Henry, Henry II and Christopher

Walter
You were loved and appreciated by many in Polonia.

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

May you rest in peace.

Fondly, The Legion of Young Polish Women

Walter, you will always be a part of many lives. May you rest in peace.
David Acevedo

My condolences go out to the family. Walter will be missed. Rest in peace and God bless.

The families of Bill Kubeczko, Patricia Draka and Julianne Viduya extend our deepest condolences to Walter's family and friends. May He Rest In Peace.

REST IN PEACE OLD FRIEND. BOB GUZDZIOL

Me sojka, you were such good friends with my mom Evelyn. You two can now have so much fun together. You had so many friends. And such a good sense of humor. Say hello to Ronnie too. Rip. You lived a good successful life.

My condolences to the family
Remember the good times

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Rest in peace my friend.
Carl Chutro - Silverdale Limited Mortician Service