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John Bobko

1928 - 2016

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1928

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2016

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John Bobko Obituary

John V. Bobko, Army Korean War Veteran, age 88; currently of Lockport, formerly of Chicago and Burr Ridge. Beloved husband of Stella. Loving father of Patrick (Amy) and Thomas (Krista). Devoted grandfather of Alexa and Briana. Son-in-law of Tekla Zarycka. Also nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his siblings Joseph, Anthony, Br. Valentine, Martha and Josephine. Funeral Thursday 9am from RICHARD J MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 12641 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen to St. Joseph Church, Lockport; Mass 10am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Retired 31-year employee of Electro Motive Division of General Motors. Visitation Wednesday 3pm to 9pm. 708-301-3595 or www.rjmodellfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 4, 2016.

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DS

October 7, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Chris Young

October 4, 2016

My deepest condolences Goes out to you and your family, for your recent lost of your love one. For a quick word of comfort Revalations 21:1-4 , give you and me the hope to our loved once again.

October 3, 2016

John was a sweet, fun loving guy who was always up beat. He will be missed.
With deep sympathy,
Denise and Tom Marynowski

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Oct

5

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

Oct

6

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

Oct

6

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Church

Lockport, IL

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Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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