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MELVIN KOSTRZAK Obituary
Melvin M. Kostrzak, age 74, of Plainfield, formerly of Downers Grove and Lyons. USMC vet. 1955-1956, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth J. "Betty," nee Donovan; fond father of Nancy (Charles) Schuenemann, Christopher, and the late Bonnie Kostrzak; proud grandfather of Bonnie (Josh) Stetz, Lisa (Jeremy) Hilgenberg, Charlie and Casey Schuenemann; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, March 3, 10:30 a.m. at Johnson Funeral Home, Ltd., 3845-47 Prairie Ave., Brookfield. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday from 4 until 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, 38105-1942, appreciated. For info., call 708-485-0214. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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March 6, 2010
Our deepest condolences. He was a wonderful man !!
Eileen Spevak and the staff at SSHE
March 4, 2010
Poopsie was one in a million. He was one of my most favorite people in the world. He was truly gentle and kind. I will hold dear every memory of all the fun we have had going on cruises and dinners & evenings out and all the trips to the ice cream shop on the Egg Harbor, Wisconsin weekend. The funny faces Mel made had me laughing for hours. You are already missed and the lives you have touched will live on forever in our hearts!
Roy Ivey
March 2, 2010
Thank you Poopsie for all the laughter.
Marianne Murphy-Orland
February 28, 2010
Love and comfort to the wonderful family and many friends of our dear, 'larger than life' Uncle Mel. May he get big laughs on the other side. With love from Marianne & Tom
Phyllis Belokin
February 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Mel will be missed by many. There will be less laughter in Carillon.
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