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Henry Mikolajczyk Obituary

Henry G. Mikolajczyk, 77 died from ALS/Lou Gehrig's Sunday. Palatine resident & St. Theresa member, moved to Tennessee. Graduate of Harrison Technical '54 & Wright Jr. College. An Army veteran, retiree from Bankers Life & Casualty, in the Chicago, Elgin & IL Bowling Halls of Fame. Loving husband of Kunja(Nee Kim) of over 51 years; caring dad of Kristina(Jimmy) Jurka, proud Papa of Mitchell & Mason: kind brother of Gloria(late John) Hurst, Evelyn(Stanley) Martin, Theresa Mikolajczyk, late John(Millie) Mikolajczyk, late Joe Mikolajczyk & fun-loving Uncle of many nieces & nephews. Graveside service only with military honors Friday, October 18th at Chattanooga National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ALS 888-949-2577, www.alsa.org/donate/ or Paralyzed Veterans 800-555-9140.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 17, 2013.

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Mike and Renee Hinz

October 31, 2013

We have fond memories of Hank and his garden when we lived directly behind the Mikolajczyk's in Palatine. Our condolences to Kunja, Kristina, and family.
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Mary Perlick

October 22, 2013

I worked with Henry for many years. He was beloved at Bankers Life and Casualty (the Real Bankers)for his kindness, sense of humor and
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