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Steve Chakos Obituary

Steve Chakos, age 60, Army Veteran, passed away Sunday, April 15. Beloved son of Tom and Esther Chakos; loving brother of Joanne Chakos; dear nephew of Penny (Bill) Leider; cousin of Mary (Dave) McGowan and Cindy Leider. Resting at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, 17W201 Roosevelt Rd. (just west of Rt. 83), Oakbrook Terrace, on Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m., to Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church. Service 10 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. For info 630-941-5860.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 18, 2007.

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Kathy Tsagaris

April 27, 2007

Mr. and Mrs. Chakos and Joanne,

I was very sorry to hear of Steve's passing. My prayers are with you. The many years have not faded my memories of Plato School and Steve's clever and outgoing personality. My love to you all.

Kathy (Nakis) Tsagaris

Donna Leoni

April 23, 2007

Dear Joanne,

I was so very sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Donna Leoni

betty mijatov

April 18, 2007

dear Tom..Esther..Joanne
you have my sympathy..God Bless all of you...Rest in Peace Steve...
always..
betty

betty mijatov

April 18, 2007

dear steve
we will miss you..and please say hello to all our love ones..known and loved you and your family all our lives..our heart goes to your wonderful family
rest in peace
love,
tootie and teddie

betty mijatov

April 18, 2007

my good friend Stevie
known you all your life and loved you from day one..your aunt Penny is my BEST BEST FRIEND FOREVER!!!SO glad ive seen you these pass mo.'s..REST IN PEACE.. Joes got a front seat for ya
love
betty

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