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Craig Kolakowski Obituary

Craig T. Kolakowski, 58; beloved husband of the late Suzanne; dear son of the late Donald and Marlene; brother of Donna (John) Grodek, Keith (Susan), Cindy, Cathy (Stephen) Meier and Kevin (Patricia); uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst from 4:00 P.M. until time of Memorial Service at 7:30 P.M. Thursday, July 6, 2017. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the Hillcrest Village, 203 Sparks Ave., Jeffersonville, IN 47130. Funeral info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jun. 27 to Jul. 2, 2017.

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B. Musial

July 4, 2017

When you lose someone very precious no one else can really know all that you feel. May you look to God for comfort during this difficult time. Psalm 94:19

July 4, 2017

Please take comfort in Psalms 29:11, knowing that in difficult times like this, God gives peace and strength. DM

The Richmond family

July 4, 2017

Dear Cindy we are so sorry to hear of the passing of dear Craig and offer our deepest condolences to the family. Matthew 5:4

June 30, 2017

On behalf of Dr. John and myself, our sincere sympathies to everyone in the family at Craig's loss.

Drs. Meyenberg and Zamirowski

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4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel

567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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6

Memorial service

7:30 p.m.

Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel

567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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