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FRANK GURDA Obituary

Frank B. Gurda, age 85, passed away at home Wednesday, June 1, 2011 after a long illness . Husband of Mary Alice Gurda, nee Hinchion; father of Mark (Carol) Gurda; grandfather of Grace Gurda; brother of Stanley (Doris) Gurda; uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 11 a.m. at SS. Faith, Hope & Charity Church, 191 Linden St., Winnetka. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Ct., Glenview, IL 60026 or Misericordia, 6300 Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL 60660. Funeral Info. (847) 675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

  

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jun. 2 to Jun. 3, 2011.

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Sue DeGraba

June 6, 2011

Dear Aunt Mary Alice, Mark and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Frank was always fascinating to talk to - the last time I saw him, he was in Pine Island I took him down to see the old house. He's in my prayers.

Sue Gurda DeGraba

Sister Paulette O'Connell, RSM

June 6, 2011

Frank, Mary Alice and all the Family are in my prayers. Thank you for thinking of the Misericordia residents, at this diffulcult time. Blessings to you and yours.

Rube Seltzer

June 4, 2011

MARY ALICE I've been lucky to have knowing Frank for the past 20 years.He was a class guy.

Chis & Bill Laheta

June 3, 2011

Dear Mark and family,
Bill and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Father. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Gail Gerding

June 2, 2011

Mark, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Suzanne Robertson

June 2, 2011

Mark, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. You are so blessed to have spent so much time lately with your Dad. These memories and so many more shall be in your heart forever. Love always, Suzanne

Kathleen Church

June 2, 2011

Mary Alice and Mark, I am heartbroken about Frank's passing. He was the best boss I ever had. I will pray for you all.

Barbara Caldwell

June 2, 2011

Mark, you and your mother have my most heartfelt sympathy. Never easy to lose a loved one, but never easy to watch them suffer either. You know I am thinking of you. You are and will be in my prayers!

Tom Lyman

June 1, 2011

Mrs. Gurda and Mark, so sorry to hear about Frank. I will keep you all in my prayers. Know that he is now in heaven with God.

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