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William Wachendorf Obituary

William J. Wachendorf. Age 77. US Army Veteran. Owner of Bill's Super Service Station. Dearest former husband of Patricia Wachendorf nee Solecki. Loving Father of Geralyn Holty, Mark (Angela) Wachendorf, Bonnie (David) Strohmeyer, William M. Wachendorf, and Chris (Jasmin) Wachendorf. Cherished Grandfather of 15 and Great-Grandfather of 2. Fond Brother of the late Mary (the late Casey) Jachimowski. Visitation Saturday March 8, 2014 from 8am until 11am at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, IL to St. Robert Bellarmine Church for a 12 Noon Mass. William was a member of the Knights of Columbus & the Polish National Alliance. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in the name of William J. Wachendorf to: www.oasisfororphans.org, www.diabetes.org or www. heart.org appreciated. Funeral info. 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Mar. 1 to Mar. 2, 2014.

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March 8, 2014

Dear Pat and Family, Thinking of you at this sad time.
- Mary Lou Solecki

Mary Starsiak

March 3, 2014

I am very sorry for the loss of your father. He was a very kind patient of mine for many years. I and my dental assistant Patty will miss seeing him. Our prayers are with you all at the difficult time. Dr. Mary Starsiak

Odessa Swan

March 3, 2014

Dear Cousins,
I'm sorry for your loss and hope you will find comfort in your shared memories of Bill.

Pete Mroz

March 2, 2014

Mark and Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. I know that your father had some challenges in his life, but find peace that he is now in the arms of our Lord. May God bless you.

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8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Skaja Terrace Funeral Home - Niles

7812 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714

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12:00 p.m.

St. Robert Bellarmine Church

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7812 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714

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