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William Sykora Obituary
Sykora, William D. age 79, of Des Plaines, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2009, beloved husband of Betty L. (nee Kuda), loving father of Sherry (Richard) Scheffers, Scott (Janice) Sykora and Suzanne (Patrick) Lowry, cherished grandfather of Garrett and Cameron Sykora, dear brother of the late Anthony and the late George. William was a member of the Loyal Lodge # 1007 AF & AM of Skokie. Visitation Thursday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at G. L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Ave. Des Plaines, Illinois. Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, at Funeral Home. Entombment Memory Gardens Cemetery, Arlington Heights, Illinois. In Lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Rainbow Hospice Ark or the OES Educational Assistance Scholarships. For info please call 847-699-9003. 
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Memories and Condolences
for William Sykora
John & Lynn Thome
January 15, 2023
Bill was an incredible person and we miss him a great deal.
Judith and John Sorman
January 29, 2009
Dear Betty and family,
God has welcomed another good man to His heavenly home where there is no pain. Bill along with you and your familly have been 'Angels in Disguise' for us as well as many other people. We still miss you. We will continue to hold Bill, you and your family in our prayers. With Star and fraternal love, Judith and John.
Sandra Jeschke
January 25, 2009
Dear Betty and Family:
Received the news of Bills passing. Just know that he is resting and no more pain. I still remember being at GC and Sherry telling of her choice to donate her kidney. We all worried and prayed. The prayers worked. It has been years since then.
Star Love.
Ladd & Lorry Hynek
January 24, 2009
To Betty and Family,
Our sincerest sympathy goes out to you and your loved ones. May the unity of your close family help to carry you through this difficult time, and the memories you've made be a kind solace.
John & Lynn Thome
January 22, 2009
We are deeply saddened by the passing of this fine man. He lived a full and rich life and gave back so much to those around him. Our lives were richer for having him as a friend and we will miss him dearly for a long,long time.
joy smith
January 21, 2009
betty and family
may God carry you in his arms through this dark time and set you down in the sunshine of warm memories. I have thought of you often over the past years. I still think of Des Plaines as my home chapter. I am truly sorry for your loss
jJy smith
Darlene Enger
January 21, 2009
Sincere sympathy to the family of the Sykoras. WE will miss Bill as we have known the family for years thro Commandry and Eastern Star. Our prayers and love are with you all from Edward Hagstrom and Darlene Enger
The Graham Family
January 21, 2009
Dear Sue and Family,
We are very sorry about the loss of your Dad. We hope all your good memories help to ease your sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Civil Engineering Dept. UIUC
January 21, 2009
Dear Sue,
We could tell by our conversations how close you were to your Dad.
All of us at CEE are thinking of you and your Family at this time. Take Care.
(Sister) Carol S. Kohn-Skokie Chapter #1015 OES
January 21, 2009
My deepest sympathies in thie loss of this Eastern Star Brother of mine whom I've known for many years to the Sykora family who know me and these are: Sister Betty (his widow), Sister Sherry (his daughter), Sister Addie (his sister in law) and Brother Ladd (his brother in law). May God give you strength in your time of need as you remember him like I will in my heart forever.
The Staff of G.L. Hills Funeral Home
January 21, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time.
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