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RICHARD JANKOWSKI Obituary

MOUNT PROSPECT - Richard A. Jankowski, 68, died peacefully at home in Goodyear, AZ on March 19, 2017. Former longtime resident of Mount Prospect, IL. He was the loving son of the late Felix and Wanda (Deleskiewicz) Jankowski. Rick is survived by his beloved wife Mary (Gerhardt); adored father of Stephanie, Jennifer, Kristin; loving brother of Lillian (John) Kucan; brother-in-law of Barbara (Jack) Everett, Nancy (Michael) Holl; uncle to Nick (Natalie), Christina (Hunter), Julia (Zach), Katie, Eric, Brian, Tim and Nick; great-uncle to Ryker and Lily; preceded in death by his loving in-laws Jacob and Katherine Gerhardt. A memorial visitation will be held in the Chicago area in June.

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Published by Daily Herald on Apr. 2, 2017.

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James Lambert

March 27, 2020

We think of Rick often. Miss you Rick.

James Lambert

April 4, 2017

Our sincere sympathy to Ricks family. We sure missed him when he moved. Now really miss him. He is at peace, God rest his soul. Love The Lambert Family

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