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Gerald Mikrut Obituary


Gerald Edwin Mikrut, age 61, loving son of Lillian E., nee Luszczak, and the late

Frederick G. Mikrut; dear brother of George S. and Fred R. (Judy A.) Mikrut; fond uncle of Monique A., Brian J. and James C.

Mikrut. Gerald was a painter at Evanston Hospital for 20+ years from 1971-1996. He enjoyed playing golf with Tommy and Little John; he loved the Chicago White Sox, Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks. Jerry truly loved life to the fullest. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 8 p.m. and Thursday 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jerry's name to a charity of your choice, preferably for the needy. www.smithcorcoran.com or

773-736-3833.



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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 3, 2009.

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Margaret Johnson

February 3, 2009

Aunt Lillian, George and Fred,
I am so saddened to hear about Jerry. I will always remember him as a fun, sweet and gentle guy. I will be keeping all of you in my thoughts. Love, Margie

Mark & Sharron Mikrut

February 3, 2009

To Aunt Lil and family,
We are so saddened to hear of Jerry's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With Love,

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