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DONALD CRIEL Obituary

Donald M. Criel, age 91, WW II U.S. Navy Veteran, beloved husband of Genevieve, nee Skrzynski and the late Maureen, nee Nelis; loving father of Don (Cathy), George (Patti) and Dennis; dearest grandfather of Kelli Rendl, Michael (Nikki) Criel, Patti (Paul) Lang, Jeff (Jenny) Criel, Ben (Melanie) Toth, Katie (Kevin) Tiesing; great-grandpa of nine; loving brother of Maurine "Sis" Pasowicz and his devoted caregiver Buddy. Mr. Criel was a member of the American Legion Post #964 Lake Zurich, IL, also a member of Local #150 Operating Engineers for 68 years, employed by the City of Chicago Water Department, member of the Wauconda Sportsman's Club. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Funeral Saturday 8:45 a.m. from The Montclair- Lucania Funeral Home, 6901 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago 60634 to St. Priscilla Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rainbow Hospice, 444 N. Northwest Hwy. Suite 145 Park Ridge, IL 60068. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. www.montclairlucaniafuneral.com 773- 622-9300

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2011.

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May 26, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

PAUL LANGE

May 14, 2011

Im very sorry for your loss.My condolences to the whole family.
Love to all.

Debb Todd

May 13, 2011

Sorry for the loss of your Poppy, Kelli. My sympathies to your Dad & Mom as well. Love you Criel family!

Debb Todd

May 13, 2011

Sorry for you loss, Kelli. My sympathies to your Dad & Mom as well. Love you Criel family!

WALTER DOSE

May 13, 2011

GOD BLESS THE CRIEL FAMILY FOR THIS LOSS. MAY HE HELP GET YOU THROUGH THESE SAD TIMES WITH OUR PRAYERS.

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