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Walter Oleksy Obituary

June 24, 1930 to February 11, 2021. Former feature writer and editor for the Chicago Tribune and a freelance writer with over 40 books published. Resident of Evanston and Glenview. Full obituary available to view at his website www.walteroleksy.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 10, 2021.

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Naseem sadik

April 11, 2024

The best of the best. A real friend when in times of need. Nothing short of a spectacular human being.

Krystyna Grygiel

March 5, 2024

Walter Oleksy gave so much wisdom and love in his answers on TMSWiki.
I always read his words and feel good, I wish I could meet him. He is gone now, but he will never be forgotten. Thank you Walter and rest in peace.
Krystyna Grygiel

Michael Duenser

October 27, 2021

I never met Mr. Oleksy but read so much from him on TMSWiki. He gave me such great advice and I wish I could meet more people like him. I am so sorry he is gone but am so grateful for being able to receive his knowledge and wisdom. Thank you sir and may you rest in peace.

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