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Michael Bulakowski Obituary
Michael A. Bulakowski, age 77. Military Police Army Vet. Loving husband of Carole (nee Kaiser) for 49 years. Proud and devoted father of Beth (Chris) Lang, Mick (Julia) Bulakowski and Tanya Katovich. Cherished grandfather of Lucas, Owen, Jason and Hannah Lang, Emma, Reese and Samantha Katovich. Brother of Vickie (Ray) Bednarz. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, PO Box 1778 Arlington Hts, IL 60006. Memorial visitation Monday, December 7, 3-8 pm at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Family and friends will meet Tuesday, December 8, at Holy Family Parish 2515 W. Palatine Rd. Inverness for visitation from 9:45 am to 10:15 am. A memorial Mass will follow at 10:30 am. Interment will be private at St. Michael The Archangel Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Bulakowski
Helen Avery
December 7, 2015
Dear Carole,
We are so saddled to hear about Mike's passing. He will be in our hearts, prayers and memories. He was a great guy and friend all these years since college days.
Helen & Robert Avery Bellor
Judy Sieger
December 7, 2015
Carole, so sorry to hear of your loss. He is in my prayers.
Gaylis Ingram Shakir
December 7, 2015
Carole and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray for your emotional and spiritual healing and peace. Hope you are a support for each other during this difficult time.
Nina Kilarski
December 7, 2015
Dear Carole:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad a difficult time.
Nina Kilarski
December 6, 2015
Your smile will be missed at church. Some people always make you feel good. Thanks for always making us feel great! You will be missed. Linda and Fred Schalk
Wayne Reynolds
December 6, 2015
I miss you, Dude. It was an honor to be your friend and teammate.
Mike is 4th from left
Wayne Reynolds
December 6, 2015
On behalf of our softball team, the Blue Man Group (Senior Softball League in Palatine) I would like to express our deepest sympathy. Mike was an integral part for many years, a great teammate, a fun guy, and we will miss him greatly. He will always be a part of our team, as we have nothing but fond memories of him.
Blue Man Group Team Photo 2011
Wayne Reynolds
December 6, 2015
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Smith-Corcoran Palatine Funeral Home185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL 60067
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