Photo courtesy of Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - Steger Memorial Chapel - Steger
Oct 25, 1946 - Sep 16, 2025
I WILL miss U Dearly my friend n My ROCK. U were ALWAYS there for me when I needed advice n someone to talk to. Bless U n Rest in Peace.
Laurel Glass
September 18, 2025 | Chillicothe, IL | Friend
Fr you were more than a Prist to me you were a great friend I will miss all the good times we had over the last 35 years, but the last 3 years were the greatest being your roommate and best friend I will treasure for the rest of my life rest in peace Pops
kenneth dertz jr
September 18, 2025 | Steger, IL
Rest in peace Fr Dave.
You are a true priest according to the order of Melchizedek of old.
Thank you for your priestly service.
Kenneth Phillips
September 17, 2025 | SAINT JOHN, IN | Friend
Father Dave was a caring and compassionate humane being. He loved his St James parish and will truly be missed. You could talk to him about anything. He was extremely knowledgeable about the Catholic faith and always willing to share the information with all of his parishioners. RIP Father Dave RIP.
Kathy Jamrock
September 17, 2025 | Sauk Village, IL | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. God Bless You Always!
Cyrilla Cripe
September 17, 2025 | Sauk Village, IL | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
MR MRS HOCHFELDER
September 17, 2025 | BOURBONNAIS, IL
Rev. David Bruce Krolczyk, age 78, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Beloved brother of Robert (Lizbeth) Krolczyk. Fond uncle of Annelise Noel (Ryan) Demkowicz and Aron Paul Krolczyk. Preceded in death by his parents Stanley Paul Sr. and Irene Krolczyk, nee Swiontkowski, and his siblings Gregory Paul Krolczyk, Stanley Paul Krolczyk Jr. and John David Krolczyk. He was loved by his family, his church, and many friends, and will be dearly missed.
David was born in Chicago and attended St. Mary Star of the Sea School, Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary, Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary South, and University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary.
He served as Associate Pastor of Our Lady of the Mount, Cicero (1972-1978); Sacred Heart, Melrose Park (1978-1981); St. Mary of Czestochowa (1981-1987); and St. Jude the Apostle, South Holland (1987-1988). He was Pastor of St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr, Posen (1988-2002); administrator of Queen of the Universe (2003); Pastor of St. James the Greater, Sauk Village (2003-2021); and after his retirement celebrated Masses at St. Joseph Church, Dyer, IN (2021-2025).
David also served for four years as a field advocate for the marriage tribunal and four years on the building and renovation commission, as well as serving as chaplain of three Knights of Columbus Councils.
Lying in state Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Monday, September 22, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Father's funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. everything directly at St. Liborius Catholic Church 71 W. 35th St. Steger, IL 60475. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery - Justice, Illinois.
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