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JEFFREY KAFKA Obituary

Jeffrey S. Kafka of Palatine Memorial visitation for Jeffrey S. Kafka, 68, will be held on Thursday, Aug. 9, from 6 p.m. until the time of the memorial Mass at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness, IL 60067. Jeff was born April 4, 1944, in Berwyn, IL, and passed away Aug. 2, 2012. His devoted family members whom he cherished and worked so hard for were his beloved wife, Karen Kafka (nee Zeman); his children, Michael (Brooke), Daniel (Lisa) Kafka and Laura (Scott) Klingberg; and his grandchildren, Alexander and Andrew Kafka, and Gavin and Anna Klingberg. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the American Cancer Society, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60601. For information, call the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, Palatine at 847-358-7411 or visit www.ahlgrimffs.com.

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Published by Daily Herald from Aug. 8 to Aug. 9, 2012.

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Jose Villarruel & family

August 9, 2012

Karen & Family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Please know that you're in our prayers & may Jeff's spirit be blessed by the lord.

Dan Degeneffe

August 9, 2012

The Kafka Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I truly believe Jeff is at home with his Lord. I hope you will find some measure of comfort in that. He was much more than an employer, and a blessing to many. Peace be with you all.

Laura Goodman

August 8, 2012

Karen and family:

I am so sorry for your loss. Jeff's memory is a blessing to all of you.

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