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Matthew Kratochvil Obituary

Matthew J. Kratochvil, age 28, passed away suddenly. Matthew is the beloved son of Marietta T., nee Ludes, and Joseph F. Kratochvil; loving brother of Theresa A. (Dan) Podgorski, Rachel L. and Michael A. Kratochvil; dearest companion of Rebecca Pyaohn; cherished grandson of the late Marilyn and Lawrence Ludes and the late Marjorie and Charles Kratochvil; fond nephew and cousin of many. Memorial vistation will be Wednesday from 3:00p.m. until 9:00p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services will begin Thursday, 10:00a.m. at the funeral home, and we will proceed to Immaculate Conception Church for Mass at 11:00a.m. Interment will be private. info www.cumberlandchapels.com or 708-456-8300.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 5, 2015.
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Hi Joe

I am so sorry to hear about Matthew.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

Deepest sympathies.

Colin (Ireland)

July 17, 2015

Dear Joe,
I was so saddened to hear about the loss of your Son. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and with your family.

With deepest sympathy,
Debapriya Debnath

Debapriya Debnath

July 11, 2015

Joe and family, Praying for you all as you go through this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.

Denise Scott

July 9, 2015

Our most heartfelt sympathy to the Kratochvil family during this most difficult time. Our prayers remain with all of you. The Monacelli Family of IC parish and school.

John and Angie Monacelli and family

July 8, 2015

Joe, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and condolences go out to you and your family.

Steve Waller

July 8, 2015

Joe, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cathy

Cathy Castiglione

July 8, 2015

Hi Joe,

I am so sorry to hear about Matthew

All my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

My Deepest sympathies.

Your Irish buddy,
Ciaran

Ciaran McKenna

July 8, 2015

Joe, Marietta, Theresa, Rachael and Michael, We are so sorry for your loss. Our family grew up with Matt and he is an indelible part of our childhood and our neighborhood. We will miss him dearly. The Dechant Family - Eric, Liz, Joe, Autumn

July 7, 2015

Joe and Marietta, I am so sorry to hear about your son. Prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Roberta Mecklenburg

July 7, 2015

Dear Joe and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Karen Perizes

July 7, 2015

Joe, I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss. I'm thinking and praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

Helen Jacek

July 7, 2015

Dearest Joe and Family, I am deeply sorry for your sorrow. My prayers are with you and your family. Renata Fidman

July 7, 2015

Please, take my deepest condolences. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.

Mila Tokarsky

July 7, 2015

Joe, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Rocky Adams

July 7, 2015

Joe, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and my deepest sympathy goes to you and your family.

Rocky Adams

July 7, 2015

Joe, Marietta and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time.

Char Spacinsky

July 7, 2015

Joe, Marietta, and family So very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Jacquie Boden

July 6, 2015

My deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your entire family.

Linda Rice

July 6, 2015

Gerry and I were shocked to hear about Matthew. Joe we want you to know that we are thinking of you and your family and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Michael Sloan

July 5, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

July 5, 2015

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cumberland Chapels

8300 West Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706

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Funeral

10:00 a.m.

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8300 West Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706

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Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Church

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