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Stephen Kolodzej Obituary

Stephen J. Kolodzej Sr., age 76, late of South Holland formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away on July 15, 2004. Beloved husband of Helen nee Stumper. Devoted father of Diane [David] Reinke, Stephen Jr. [Michelle] Kolodzej and Robert [Mary] Kolodzej. Proud grandfather of 5; great-grandfather of 3 granddaughters. Dear brother of Edward [Sharon] Kolodzej and the late Adeline [late Charles] Vlk. Fond uncle of 5 nephews. Visitation Sunday, July 18, 2004 from 2:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Prayer service Monday 10:00 a.m. from the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. [Rt.6/159th St.] South Holland, IL to Holy Ghost Church for 11:00a.m. Mass. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. Mr. Kolodzej was a WWII Navy Veteran, a longtime member of Sokol Assembly #11 and the Jednota Fraternal Society. In lieu of flowers contributions to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association would be appreciated. More info at 708-333-7000

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Published by SouthtownStar on Jul. 18, 2004.

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