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Stephen Kolodzej Obituary

Stephen J. Kolodzej, age 87. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor, nee Szafraniec; loving father of Linda (Deacon Ron) Morowczynski; dear grandfather of Cheryl (Joe) Gaca; great-grandfather of Andrew Taylor and Ashley Ann Gaca; dear brother of Joseph (Norma) and the late Stanley (Emily) Kolodzey; fond uncle and cousin of many. Retiree of Teamsters Local #710. Funeral Tuesday 9:15 a.m. from the Richard-Midway Funeral Home, 5749 Arhcer Ave. (corner of Lorel), to St. Joseph Church (Summit) for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Monday 2 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity. 773-767-1840 or www.richardmidwayfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 30, 2003.

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John & Lisa Gaca

December 1, 2003

Our thoughts & sympathy are with your family.

John & Eleanor Gaca

December 1, 2003

Our deepest sympathy. Sorry we couldn't be there for you.

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