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Walter Szydelko Obituary

Szydelko, Walter M. WWII Airforce Veteran, beloved husband of the late Rose (nee Lesniak), loving father of John (Helen), Christine (Robert) Kuropas, Francine (Lawrence) Jedlo, Walter M. Jr. (Linda) and the late Mary Ann Szatkowski, dear father-in-law of Patricia Szydelko and Edward Szatkowski, cherished grandfather of Lauren, John, Catherine, Christopher (Melissa), Cheryl (Frank) Loulousis, Kristin, Angela, Nicole, Michelle and Michael dearest great-grandfather of Sean, Shane and Dobra, fond brother of Eugene and Helen (Bill) Young, devoted uncle and polka friend to many. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 9 a.m., from Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Rd. (5500 W.), Burbank, IL, 60459, to St. Albert the Great Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Funeral info: 708-636-2320

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 14, 2007.

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Donna Fiore

December 15, 2007

Grandpa would be proud of all of you. Just like Santa he'll still be watching. God speed Wally.
Bob & Donna Fiore
Tinley Park, Il

Barbara Lakomy

December 14, 2007

So sorry I couldn't be there with all of you, previous commitments, I will keep Uncle Wally in my prayers always!! Love your cousin Baarbara Lakomy

Audrey & Michelle Smith

December 12, 2007

Polka your way to Heaven!

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