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Victor Owczaruk Obituary

Victor Owczaruk, Veteran of Korean War, beloved husband of the late Virginia, nee Ott; loving father of Steve (Valerie) and Katherine (Richard) McGillivray; fond grandfather of Lauren, Steven, Mary Kate and Krista; dear brother of Lydia (Taras) Kochno; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services, Friday 10 a.m. at Holy Virgin Protection Orthodox Cathedral, 1800 Lee St., Des Plaines. Entombment Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m. at Rago Brothers Norridge Chapels (Kiersch-DeStefano Funeral Directors), 7751 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago. Panachyda (wake service) at 7:30 P.M. 773-237-2300 or 773-276-7800.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 3, 2006.

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Dede Bruno

May 7, 2006

Steve Owczaruk and Family,



With deepest sympathy for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Keep your Dad's memories in your heart always. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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