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LADISLAV GAJDA Obituary

Ladislav "Laddie" Gajda, of Riverside. Beloved husband of Vera, nee Kondrys; loving father of Frank and Milan (Jonna) Gajda and Vera (Miroslav) Navrat; dear grandfather of Samuel and Abigail; fond brother of Beatrice Bilek, Georgina (Edward) Jelinek and the late Milan Gajda; uncle of many. Member of Sparta ABA of Chicago soccer and hockey teams, the United Moravian Society and Sokol. Funeral Friday, 9 a.m. from Hursen Funeral Home, SW corner of Roosevelt and Manheim Rds., Hillside/Westchester, to Ss. Cyril and Methodius Czech Mission Church, 9415 Rochester, Brookfield, IL. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Memorials to above church suggested. Funeral info: 800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jun. 1 to Jun. 2, 2011.

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Kathleen Skach

June 3, 2011

Dear Frankie, MIlan and entire Gajda family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are so very sorry for your tremendous loss. I remember Coach Laddie as a little girl when our father took us to watch my brothers play soccer for Sparta. Later in years at the Moravian and Czech events. Always smiling, always such a kind gentleman.
Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Kathy Skach and family,Joe, Paul and Donna

Joseph Skach

June 3, 2011

Many fond memories for me and my brother Paul of Coach "Laddie" from our years with Sparta. He was a positive influence in our lives and a long-time friend of the Skach family. My boys, also soccer and hockey players, know of him and Sparta.

Our deepest sympathies to the Gajda Family. Peace be with you Laddie (Pokoj Jstebou) - Josef Skach and Family

Jitka & Robert Stica

June 2, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

June 2, 2011

To the entire Gajda family, we offer our deepest condolences. Laddie always had a smile on his face and always had something to laugh about. His soccer wisdom was second to none. A great man, he will be sorely missed.
Sincerely, the Paprocki family.
Eddie, Eva, Alex, Ella & Edmund.

Dusan Roller

June 2, 2011

Please accept our condolences.Laddie was a great member of Czech society here and we all will miss him.

June 2, 2011

Vera and family: The memories of Laddie will always be with us, he was a great friend, loving husband and father. It was a great pleasure knowing him for his kindness and willingness to put others first he will be missed but will remain in our thoughts for a long time. Thanks to Laddie who touched our lives in many ways and welcomed us into his home and heart. Go in the peace of the Lord. The Alexanders St. George, Ontario.

June 2, 2011

I LOVE you Pops!

Jodi Dirth

June 2, 2011

Vera & family, We are sorry for your loss. Laddie was a wonderful man, so full of joy. He will be missed by many.
With deepest sympathy, Bob, Jodi, James and Anna Dirth

June 2, 2011

From the Bonanno deepest condolences tou your family and one of the great coach and a great human been. God bless . From joe , marianna, sabrina"

June 1, 2011

What a kind & gentle soul he was. Always humble & willing to give & serve and ask nothing in return, only how else can I help. I remember his great career with Sparta Soccer Club as a player & longtime coach who mentored countless young people- he must have driven a million miles to those games over the many years. Also memorable were his singing duets at Moravsky Den with Standa Vymislivsky which added to the tradition of this wonderful event. But most memorable to me was his genuinely warm personality which enriched the lives of so many in our Czech community- he was one of the all-time greats. God blessed him with a beautiful family & he gave back the gifts he received in turn to all the rest of us many times over. Zbohem!

Pepi Kucera & Frank Schultz Families,
Woodridge,Illinois

June 1, 2011

The Pistorius family send their deepest condolences to the entire Gajda family,Mr gajda was a great coach, graet man with a great vioce he will be dearly missed,George,Sylvia, Carl, Autumn and Janet

Jonna Gajda

June 1, 2011

Thank you for loving Sam and Abigail...and me.... miss you already so much.... Jonna

to the best dad ever...I love you, Milan

Milan Gajda

June 1, 2011

Michael Hudec

June 1, 2011

Vera & Family, Please accept our sincerest condolences. We remember his enthusiasm and energy at the Moravian festivals. He will be sorely missed. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Roman, Gama, Michael, Lacee & Laura Hudec

The Neighbors

June 1, 2011

Dearest Gajda Family,

May God bestow graces on your family at this sorrowful time. Remember the good times, cherish the great times. It was a pleasure meeting Laddie and sharing good times with him. God Bless, you are in our prayers.

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