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Peter Mihalkanin Obituary

Peter Mihalkanin Army Veteran Korean War. Beloved husband of Helen nee Wagner; loving father of Robert (Jenifer) and Jason (Roberta Ann); dear grandfather of Jake Emily Tommy Megan and Abby; fond brother of Helen (the late LeRoy) Koranda and the late Mary (the late Edward) Lazo; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 8 p.m. with Panikhida Service 6:00 p.m. at St. Peter & St. Paul Orthodox Church 6980 S. County Line Rd. Burr Ridge. Lying-in-state Thursday 9:00 a.m. until service 10:00 a.m. at the Church. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. Arrangements by Otto V. Stransky & Son (773) 778-0700.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 20, 2018.

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April 2, 2018

So very sorry to hear about Pete. My condolences to his family. I enjoyed all the jokes he would e-mail me.
Sue Levanovic Rufi

Matt Jurkash

March 22, 2018

Memory Eternal.

With deepest sympathy.

Ellement Family

March 20, 2018

May his memory be eternal! We will remember all the good memories we shared with Pete and your family. With Deepest sympathy

March 20, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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Mar

21

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

St. Peter & St. Paul Orthodox Church

6980 S. County Line Rd., Burr Ridge, IL

Mar

21

Service

6:00 p.m.

St. Peter & St. Paul Orthodox Church

6980 S. County Line Rd., Burr Ridge, IL

Mar

22

Lying in State

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Peter & St. Paul Orthodox Church

6980 S. County Line Rd., Burr Ridge., IL

Mar

22

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Peter & St. Paul Orthodox Church

6980 S. County Line Rd., Burr Ridge, IL

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