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Daniel Kirutza Obituary

Kirutza, Daniel E.

Daniel E. Kirutza, 62, Hobart, Wis., formerly of Hawthorne Woods, Ill., passed away at his home in Hobart on Oct. 27, 2013.

Dan was born on July 30, 1951, in Chicago, Ill., and grew up in Knollwood, Ill. He retired from the City of Lake Forest, Ill., in 2003, after more then 30 years of employment.

He loved the Chicago Cubs and Bears, Green Bay Packers, movies and anything that had to do with Disney. He also liked to go to Bass Lake in Wisconsin, where he would fish and boat. He also received an Associates Degree from DeVry Institute in electronics.

He is survived by three sisters, Cindy (Mark) Shafer, Plainfield, Ill.; Pam (Kurt) Hansen, Wadsworth, Ill.; and Rochelle (Sara Michael) Kryger, Hobart, Wis.; several nieces and nephews, Melissa, Andrea, Darren, Brandon, Joshua, Kailee and Ryan; two great-nieces Jenna and Vivian and one great-nephew, Eli.

He was preceded in death by his father, Julian on Oct. 17, 2005 and his mother, Pauline May 15, 1995.

Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Salata Gurnee Funeral Home, 4190 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee, Ill. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with interment to follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville.

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Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2013.
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Our entire class remembered Daniel at our 50th Reunion this past summer (2019). His name was read aloud during our LFHS'69 Memorial Service. We will never forget him.

Katherine Krebs

Classmate

October 25, 2019

Dan, my brother, you had a gentle, kind soul. You never had a bad word to say about anyone. You were my confidante, my friend, my traveling companion, my protector, my giver of incredibly interesting information. You made me laugh. You made me ponder the world and all its creation. You were smarter than I ever could be. I cherish our relationship. Thank you, God, for giving me such an awesome brother. See you in Heaven, Dan.

November 4, 2013

To my dear brother... You were such a loving, generous person. A heart of gold. I will miss you so. Your youthful zest for life will inspire me and all who you touched during your life. And your nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews will look up to you always.Your legacy will NOT be forgotten.

November 3, 2013

Dan was a super guy, a man with a sweet giving heart, and always a smile on his face. The best brother ever. Love and missing you so much. Love, Cindy

November 2, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the Kirutza family, I am very sad to learn of his passing. I knew Dan from high school, we were teammates for several years on the softball team and I have lot's fun memories.

Steve Douglas

November 1, 2013

Dear Cindy,Pamela and Rochelle(and all your family members), Please accept my sincere condolences. Daniel was my "agemate" cousin and I remember all the fun we had with the Kirutza family.I know you will draw comfort from each other while you mourn the sad loss of a sibling.
Donna Czajka Williams
Iowa City, IA

November 1, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the Kirutza family on the loss of Dan. I worked with Dan for 26 years at the City, we played softball together, and attended many Cub games together. He was a true friend and he will be missed.

Mike Tiegs

November 1, 2013

Rochelle and the entire Kirutza family, we are sorry to learn of Dan' passing. He was always very nice on our visits and certainly proud of his little sister. May your fun memories help you during the difficult days ahead.

Diane and Mike Kumbalek

October 31, 2013

Dear Cousins,
I am so sorry that you lost your beloved brother. We Czajka women remember all of the good times we had with Daniel and your family. My sincere condolences.

Linda Stebbins

October 31, 2013

Dan and I worked for City of Lake Forest and went to High school together ,he will be missed.

mark wiegold

October 31, 2013

With deepest sympathy to all family & friends. Dan was my classmate at Lake Forest High School where he is fondly remembered as a thoughtful (& fun!) member of LFHS'69. I am so sad to read this news. With sincere sympathy, Kathy

Katherine Krebs

October 31, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about Dan, We worked with Dan at the City of Lake Forest. Our thought and prayers are with the family.
Larry & Melody Dunn

October 31, 2013

To Cindy, Pam, and Rochelle:
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear brother Dan. I know that in time fond memories will bring smiles that will out number the tears cried in sorrow.

Amy Michael Finnerty

October 31, 2013

We will all miss you, Dan. You are loved.

Sara Michael

October 30, 2013

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